Civil Project Engineer

BMD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-defining project

Collaborative Alliance

Job security & salary

Professional development

Safety & wellbeing

Job summary

BMD is seeking experienced Civil Project Engineers to join the Tram to Springvale Alliance (TSA) delivering the Eastern Freeway Upgrades in Melbourne. You will contribute to complex civil packages across earthworks, drainage, pavements, and structural works.

You will lead project engineers, manage planning, cost control, procurement, and contracts, while maintaining safety, environmental and quality standards. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or alliance projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Project Engineers and Site Engineers across civil packages.
• Manage project planning, programming, and cost control.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with alliance partners, clients, and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across project delivery.

Skills

Project engineer experience

Stakeholder engagement

Cost control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence.

Over a 45-year history, BMD has grown to become a $2.5billion operation, now sharing our expertise internationally in the Philippines and the UK.

About the Project

The Tram to Springvale Alliance (TSA), made up of BMD Constructions, CPB Contractors and Arup, is delivering the Eastern Freeway Upgrades between Tram and Springvale roads. The works include new express lanes, upgraded noise walls, and revitalised areas of the Koonung Creek Linear Park. The project is being delivered under an Alliance Contract with Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA), forming a single, collaborative team.

As part of the North East Link Program (NELP), the upgrade will improve safety and efficiency for over 135,000 daily vehicles, remove 15,000 trucks from local roads, and reduce traffic across the Yarra River by 50,000 vehicles per day.

We’re completing the link together and bringing it home for our community.

About the Role

We’re seeking experienced and motivated Civil Project Engineers to join TSA and play a key role in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary construction packages.

You will have exposure across one or more of the following scope of works:

• Bulk and detailed earthworks
• Drainage and utilities
• Pavements, asphalt and haulage operations
• Structural works and concrete construction
• Retaining walls and soil nail walls
• Micro-tunnelling and trenchless solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Project Engineers and Site Engineers across civil packages
• Manage project planning, programming, and cost control
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Build strong relationships with alliance partners, clients, and stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across project delivery

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within civil infrastructure projects
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or alliance projects is highly regarded
• Solid understanding of contracts, commercial management, and cost control
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capability

What We Offer

• Work on a career-defining, city-shaping project
• Be part of a collaborative Alliance environment
• Benefit from job security, competitive salary, and long-term project pipelines
• Access to professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive team culture with a focus on safety and wellbeing

BMD recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, we value and support a culture where everyone feels included and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global