Project Engineer

McMahon Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

McMahon Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers to support civil infrastructure and building construction projects across the Northern Territory. This hands-on, delivery-focused role offers you the chance to advance your career while contributing to projects with lasting community impact.

Work with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to plan, coordinate and deliver outcomes safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or a related discipline, plus minimum 1 year of full-time work experience.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure and/or building construction projects.
• Solid understanding of Australian Standards and WHS requirements.
• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing project team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and maintain all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, inspection/test plans, quality records and reports.
• Support delivery of building and construction projects within approved budgets through cost monitoring and expenditure control.
• Project planning, scheduling and milestone management to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Monitor performance, productivity and quality against objectives and contractual requirements.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively.
• Coordinate design reviews and interface management between consultants, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement across project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project delivery

Co-ordination & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

McMahon Services Australia Pty Ltd is seeking Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers to support the delivery of current and future civil infrastructure and building construction projects across the Northern Territory.

This is an exciting opportunity for engineering professionals who thrive in a hands‑on, delivery-focused environment and are looking to advance their careers while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact on local communities. Whether you're already based in the NT or considering a move interstate, this role offers the chance to combine meaningful project work with an enviable lifestyle.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,300 people nationally. With a reputation built on integrity, strong relationships and delivering certainty for our clients, we continue to deliver complex projects across a diverse range of sectors throughout Australia.

About The Role

Working across civil infrastructure and building construction projects, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering project outcomes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Depending on your experience, you will work closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and commercial functions to support all aspects of project delivery, from planning and procurement through to construction and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and maintain all project documentation, including RFIs, technical submittals, inspection and test plans, quality records and project reports.
• Support the delivery of building and construction projects within approved budgets through effective cost monitoring and expenditure control.
• Project planning, programming and scheduling to ensure key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure construction activities are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Monitor project performance, productivity and quality outcomes against project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Identify construction risks, develop mitigation strategies and proactively resolve project issues.
• Support procurement activities including subcontractor engagement, material purchasing and supplier management.
• Coordinate design reviews and manage interfaces between consultants, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.

Senior Project Engineers will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members and contribute to the successful delivery of larger and more complex projects.

About You

• A degree in Engineering or a related discipline, plus minimum 1 year of full-time work experience.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure and/or building construction projects
• A sound understanding of Australian Standards and WHS requirements
• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing project team

Senior Project Engineers will have demonstrated experience delivering larger-scale or technically complex projects and leading engineering teams.

Why Join McMahon Services?

Build Your Career

• Work on diverse and challenging projects across the Northern Territory
• Join a growing business with a strong pipeline of future work
• Access long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Learn from experienced leaders within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Be part of a safety-first culture that values its people

Experience The Northern Territory Lifestyle

Looking for more than just your next job?

Darwin offers an exceptional lifestyle that combines career opportunity with genuine work-life balance. Enjoy year‑round warm weather, stunning sunsets, vibrant multicultural events and some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions right on your doorstep.

Spend your weekends exploring Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, fishing some of the world's best waterways, camping, boating or discovering the unique landscapes that make the Northern Territory unlike anywhere else in Australia.

With shorter commutes, less congestion and a welcoming community, Darwin provides the opportunity to spend less time travelling and more time enjoying life.

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidates.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.