Lead Project Engineer

Monadelphous; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Monadelphous seeks a capable Lead Project Engineer to support a major gas turbine power station project in Queensland. The role leads multidisciplinary construction scopes and interfaces, with initial project-office work followed by site duty on a 2:1 roster during execution.

You will own engineering and construction delivery activities within a high-performing team. The position offers leadership across engineering, procurement, quality, and construction, with regular reporting to senior

Qualifications

• 8–15 years' experience on major construction projects.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or equivalent.
• Proven leadership coordinating diverse project teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary scopes.
• Coordinate interfaces among engineering, procurement, quality, and construction.
• Support planning, forecasting, progress reporting and execution strategies.
• Drive construction readiness and commissioning planning.
• Mentor Project and Graduate Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil)

Job description

Monadelphous is seeking a capable and driven Lead Project Engineer to support the successful execution of a major gas turbine power station project in Queensland. This is a key leadership role supporting the delivery of a large-scale power generation project, encompassing multidisciplinary construction scopes and complex stakeholder interfaces. The position will initially be based in the project office before transitioning to site on a 2:1 roster during the execution phase. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of engineering and construction delivery activities on a significant energy infrastructure project, while working alongside experienced project leaders and contributing to a high-performing team culture.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

• Be part of a major power generation project supporting Australia's energy future
• Join a growing Engineering Construction business with a strong pipeline of work
• Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams
• Competitive remuneration package with site uplifts during execution

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities to ensure safe and successful project delivery
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project scopes, ensuring engineering deliverables support efficient construction outcomes
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, procurement, quality, project controls, commercial and construction teams
• Support project planning, forecasting, progress reporting and execution strategies
• Manage technical queries, design changes, construction issues and stakeholder requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements and HSE expectations
• Lead client and contractor interface meetings and provide regular project reporting to senior stakeholders
• Drive construction readiness, commissioning planning and project close-out activities
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers within the project team
• Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

What you'll bring:

• 8-15 years' experience delivering major construction projects within power generation, energy, oil & gas, mining or heavy industrial sectors
• Demonstrated experience in Lead Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer or similar project delivery leadership roles
• Strong understanding of project delivery and multidisciplinary construction environments
• Experience supporting large-scale power generation, gas turbine, energy or industrial infrastructure projects highly regarded
• Engineering degree qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or equivalent)
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project risks, variations and delivery challenges
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to coordinate diverse project teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and delivering successful project outcomes

Life at Monadelphous

There’s lots to get involved in, celebratory or cultural events and so much more. We work hard to make Monadelphous a truly great place to work.

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours