- Immediate start at Balcatta office
- Defence Infrastructure project
- Ongoing project ~$50M in value

THE ROLE Project Management &

- Delivery

- Lead project delivery from planning through to successful completion and closeout.
- Optimise resource allocation and monitor productivity against project targets.
- Ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of project management systems.

Technical Leadership &
- Engineering

- Provide technical guidance on design, construction, modifications, and repairs.
- Ensure all engineered solutions are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant Australian Standards.
- Deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective engineering outcomes.

Commercial &
- Contract Management

- Manage project budgets, risks, opportunities, and commercial performance.
- Administer contracts and manage variations to maintain a strong contractual position.
- Ensure accurate monthly invoicing and contribute to project profitability.

Operations &
- Reporting

- Lead project meetings and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
- Maintain project sites, plant, and equipment in a safe and operational condition.
- Support forecasting, reporting, and the accurate recording of project performance data.

What We Are Looking For

- A multi-disciplinary engineering professional with strong technical capability across all project phases.
- Strong infrastructure/building experience on Defence projects
- Defence CFI Project experience.
- Experienced in developing detailed scopes of work and subcontract packages.
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors and project delivery from initiation through to completion.
- Ensures compliance with quality assurance (QA) requirements and project standards.




- Leads Defence HOTO (Handover/Takeover) processes and stakeholder coordination.
- Drives successful project closeout, including documentation, completion reporting, and lessons learned.

Qualification And Requirements

- Eligible for Defence clearance
- Tertiary Engineering qualification in relevant discipline

This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks. If you have ADF experience that is relevant to this role, you are encouraged to apply.

The Perks

- A variety of benefits, including access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, CommBank and Telstra Mobile discount
- Novated lease options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid community service leave, to give back to your community
- Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional Advantages To Help You Succeed

- Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave
- Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
- Salary sacrifice, to superannuation

Looking after your wellbeing
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
- First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

About Ddr

DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide. We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure. We are committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Discover more on our website or LinkedIn for more information.

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Perth)
🏢 DDR Australia
📍 Perth