Defence Project Engineer & Design Lead — Flexible Hours

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours and workingfrom

Global mobility

Parental leave & purchased additional/

Corporate employee discounts andoffers

Salary continuance insurance

Wellness at work & social club

Workplace giving /volunteering

Employee reward & recognition program

Professional and technical development

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Defence Project Engineer to deliver projects across Australia, supporting the Defence team and senior Defence Director. You will manage client relations, convert opportunities, and contribute to the Defence Sector Strategy.

You’ll lead best-practice consulting across multi-disciplinary defence projects and collaborate with Engineering teams while growing business in the Defence space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in an Engineering discipline with PM qualifications.
• Eligibility to obtain Australian Defence security clearance is essential for Australian Citizens only.
• Solid experience on Australian Defence projects, ideally in a consulting setting.
• 3–10 years delivering infrastructure/construction projects in Australia.
• Experience with Defence Design Services or Managing Contractor contracts is a plus.
• Strong networks within Defence, government and related Buildings/Defence sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of best-practice consulting services to Defence clients across Australia.
• Support National and Regional Defence strategy objectives and new business opportunities.
• Develop innovative, differentiated bid proposals and manage project teams.
• Mentor staff and foster development while ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Collaborate with discipline leaders to deliver multi-disciplinary defence projects.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Client relationship management

Bid proposals

Project delivery

Health and safety

Education

Bachelor to Masters degree in Engineering

Project Management qualifications

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Defence Project Engineer to deliver projects across Australia, supporting the Defence team and senior Defence Director. You will manage client relations, convert opportunities, and contribute to the Defence Sector Strategy.

You’ll lead best-practice consulting across multi-disciplinary defence projects and collaborate with Engineering teams while growing business in the Defence space.