EOI - Senior Project Engineer

McConnell Dowell; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for Sydney's Lower North Shore to lead engineering delivery on major civil infrastructure and utilities projects. You will drive performance, coordinate teams and manage safety, quality, program and budget adherence.

You will mentor site engineers while collaborating with project leadership, construction teams and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience in civil infrastructure and utilities.
• Proven experience coordinating construction activities and managing engineering deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project programming, cost control, quality assurance and construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring engineers and coordinating project teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering, planning, quality, cost control and scheduling activities across designated work areas.
• Oversee civil construction delivery to achieve project specifications, program and budget objectives.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, superintendents and subcontractors to manage priorities and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor project progress, costs, resources and construction schedules, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Oversee technical documentation, procurement, subcontractor evaluations, quality assurance, inspections and temporary works requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop Site Engineers and Project Engineers while preparing progress reports and supporting effective project delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Scheduling

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Senior Project Engineers with a strong background in civil infrastructure and utilities for upcoming project opportunities on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor and contribute to major civil infrastructure works, taking ownership of engineering delivery while leading and developing project teams. With a diverse national project portfolio, this opportunity offers pathways for long-term career development and progression across future projects.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in coordinating engineering and construction activities, driving project performance and supporting the successful delivery of works in line with safety, quality, program and budget requirements.

Working closely with project leadership, construction teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you will provide technical direction, oversee engineering deliverables and drive efficient project execution.

Responsibilities may include:

• Lead and coordinate engineering, planning, quality, cost control and scheduling activities across designated work areas.
• Oversee civil construction delivery to achieve project specifications, program and budget objectives.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, superintendents and subcontractors to manage priorities and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor project progress, costs, resources and construction schedules, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Oversee technical documentation, procurement, subcontractor evaluations, quality assurance, inspections and temporary works requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop Site Engineers and Project Engineers while preparing progress reports and supporting effective project delivery.

About You

We are interested in hearing from experienced engineering professionals who demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally across civil infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Proven experience coordinating construction activities and managing engineering deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project programming, cost control, quality assurance and construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring engineers and coordinating project teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Experience in underground utilities and pipeline construction is advantageous, with microtunnelling experience highly desirable.

Candidates must hold a current White Card, valid driver’s licence and Australian work rights, and be willing to travel between sites as required.

What’s on Offer?

• Long-term career opportunities with a Tier 1 contractor, with pathways to transition across projects as the business continues to grow.
• Exposure to a diverse national project portfolio, with opportunities to contribute to major civil infrastructure projects throughout Australia.
• Career progression and professional development, with opportunities to lead teams, broaden your technical expertise and take on greater project responsibilities.