About BMD BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD delivers infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs over 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

About The Project BMD is delivering works on the landmark Darwin Ship Lift Project, one of Northern Australia’s most significant marine infrastructure developments. The project will provide world-class ship maintenance and servicing facilities supporting the defence, marine and commercial shipping industries for decades to come.

To support project delivery, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Buildings) to oversee the delivery of a major building package within the project. This is a FIFO position and is open to candidates located anywhere in Australia.

About The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a significant buildings package, taking ownership of programme, commercial, contract and construction outcomes from commencement through to completion.

This role is ideally suited to a Senior Project Engineer with demonstrated experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, defence, resources or infrastructure building projects and managing complex subcontractor packages.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain strong HSEQ awareness and ensure compliance across all project activities





Lead the delivery of a major buildings package within the Darwin Ship Lift Project

Coordinate contract administration, including project management plans, insurances and contractual obligations

Monitor construction programmes and drive project performance against key milestones

Manage procurement activities and subcontractor engagement, negotiation and contract finalisation

Prepare and review progress claims, forecasts and project reporting

Identify and manage variations, EOTs and contractual risks

Oversee cost control, budgeting and monthly financial reporting

Coordinate pre-start meetings and ongoing project delivery meetings

Work closely with clients, consultants and key stakeholders to achieve project outcomes

Support design management activities and construction methodologies

Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers and Site Engineers

Drive productivity, quality and commercial outcomes across the building package

About You

Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline

Proven experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer delivering building projects

Strong experience across commercial, industrial, defence, marine, resource or heavy infrastructure buildings

Demonstrated ability to manage large subcontractor packages from start to finish





Strong understanding of contract administration, cost control and commercial project delivery

Experience managing project risks, variations and contractual obligations

Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships

Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing engineersExcellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety, quality and environmental outcomes

This is not a general civil engineering role. We are specifically seeking candidates with demonstrated buildings experience who can take ownership of a building package within a major infrastructure project environment.

Why BMD? At BMD, we're committed to the long-term success of our people. As a privately owned business, we offer unique career opportunities, stability and exposure to some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.

You'll Benefit From

FIFO opportunity on a landmark Northern Territory project

Immediate start available

Being part of a high-performing and team-oriented team

Exposure to one of Australia's largest marine infrastructure projects

A supportive culture built on our core values of Family, Empowered, Collaborative and Driven

A business committed to safety, innovation and delivering exceptional outcomes

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create enduring legacies.

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our v

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Darwin City)
🏢 bmd group
📍 Darwin City