Lead Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Verra Recruitment; Grafton; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Verra Recruitment seeks a Senior Project Engineer for a large water infrastructure project in the Northern Rivers, NSW. The role is hands-on, reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with the site team to deliver day-to-day construction activities on a live treatment facility.

You will oversee subcontractors, procurement, QA/ITPs, progress tracking, variation management, and interface coordination between civil, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Senior Project Engineer level with strong delivery experience on complex water projects.
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure highly regarded.
• Comfortable being close to site and taking ownership of packages.
• Ability to collaborate with Supervisors, PMs and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of major work packages through delivery.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Procurement and coordination of upcoming works.
• Work with Supervisors and Engineers across site delivery.
• Manage QA, ITPs, RFIs and project documentation.
• Track progress against programme and identify issues early.
• Assist with variations, EOTs, progress claims and broader commercial items.
• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Liaise with client, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to project and site engineers.

Job description

Verra Recruitment seeks a Senior Project Engineer for a large water infrastructure project in the Northern Rivers, NSW. The role is hands-on, reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with the site team to deliver day-to-day construction activities on a live treatment facility.

You will oversee subcontractors, procurement, QA/ITPs, progress tracking, variation management, and interface coordination between civil, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines, while mentoring junior