Project Engineer

Lendlease; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

26 weeks parental leave

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Lendlease is seeking multiple Project Engineers to join our SA team, delivering long-term, high-value construction projects with a national capability. You will manage trade subcontractors, coordinate programs, and drive procurement strategies on-site to ensure safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years' site experience on large-scale buildings, a relevant engineering/management degree, and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in construction, preferably on large-scale building projects.
• On-site delivery experience, looking after building fitouts.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, etc.
• Clear and articulate communication skills with ability to manage stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage medium and short-range construction programs.
• Design management and coordination.
• Client management and liaison.
• Procurement of tender packages and subcontract agreements.
• Review and sign-off of subcontractor claims and variations.
• Preparation of cost forecasts and cost controls/reporting.
• Implementation of project EHS and quality plans and project management plan requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Construction scheduling

On-site coordination

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Job description

About The Role

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it’s important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are currently recruiting multiple Project Engineers to join our team in SA and support the delivery of multiple long-term projects in the region.

In this position, you will play an integral role in managing trade subcontractors and suppliers to deliver a successful construction project. This includes developing and maintaining construction programs, implementing the procurement strategy, value engineering, managing quality and ensuring high levels of Health and Safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage medium and short-range construction programs.
• Design management and coordination.
• Client management and liaison.
• Procurement of tender packages and preparation of subcontract agreements.
• Review and sign-off of subcontractor claims and variations.
• Preparation of cost forecasts and manage cost controls/reporting for designated work areas.
• Implementation of project EHS and quality plans and project management plan requirements.

About You

• Ideally 3 to 5 years' experience in the construction industry, preferably on large-scale building construction projects. (I.e. Commercial, residential, defence and healthcare).
• Previous on-site construction delivery experience, looking after building fitouts
• Degree qualification in a relevant field of study (Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management etc).
• Clear and articulate communication skills coupled with an ability to manage stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• High attention to detail, excellent organisational and time management skills with problem solving ability.

About Us

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.