Project Engineer

Lendlease; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Parental leave

Wellbeing days

Career growth

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Lendlease in Brisbane seeks a Project Engineer to join our construction team on a long-term project. You will manage subcontractors and suppliers, develop construction programs, and ensure procurement aligns with project goals.

The role emphasizes on-site delivery, cost control, EHS compliance, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across design, construction and client teams.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years in construction industry on large-scale projects.
• On-site delivery experience with major trade packages.
• Clear communication and stakeholder 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 subcontracts.
• Review and sign-off of subcontractor claims and variations.
• Prepare cost forecasts and manage cost controls.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.

We are dedicated to relationships, open and honest, true to our word, challenging in our approach, exceptional in everything we do, and one team. We live our values, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust.

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.

Lendlease is seeking aProject Engineerto join our team in Brisbane to help deliver a long-term project.

In this position, you will play an integral role in managing 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 Duties and 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 4-7 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 major trade packages.
• Degree qualification in a relevant field of study (Engineering, Construction Management etc).
• Clear and articulate communication skills coupled with an ability to manage stakeholders, both internal and external.

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 for both primary carer.
• 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.

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.