Project Engineer

Seymour Whyte; Somerset Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Leave benefits

Career development

Health & wellness discounts

Staff discounts

Job summary

Seymour Whyte is delivering the Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project in the Toowoomba Region. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to coordinate on-site structural works and work closely with stakeholders to align with project objectives.

Based on site in Biarra, you will manage subcontractors, cost control and documentation such as SWMS and ITPs, while mentoring engineers and supporting site meetings to drive a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) required.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects with structures.
• Understand client specifications and ITP development.
• Experience administering head contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Exposure to contractual claims, variations and cost management.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage on-site structures activities, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project plans, specifications and programme requirements
• Manage subcontractors, labour, plant, and site resources to drive productivity and ensure quality outcomes
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and issues, and support the successful delivery of project objectives
• Oversee project forecasting, cost control, productivity tracking and reporting to support commercial outcomes
• Prepare, review and maintain project documentation including SWMS and ITPs
• Mentor and develop engineers while contributing to site meetings, pre-starts and toolbox talks to foster a high-performing project team

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & cost control

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

The Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project is a major dam safety and flood resilience upgrade delivering complex works to critical water infrastructure in the Toowoomba Region. Seymour Whyte, in alliance with SMEC and Toowoomba Regional Council, has been selected to help deliver this flagship project, bringing together construction delivery, engineering expertise and collaborative project leadership on one of Queensland’s most significant local government-led dam upgrades.

The scope includes spillway widening, dam crest raising, berm and spillway re‑profiling, right‑hand wall strengthening, plunge pool widening and deepening, flip bucket extension, instrumentation upgrades and associated enabling works. It is a rare opportunity to join Seymour Whyte on a technically challenging, high‑profile project with major civil, structural, hydraulic and dam safety interfaces, and real long‑term community impact.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join this landmark project and coordinate the delivery of on‑site structural works. Working closely with project stakeholders, you will ensure construction activities are effectively planned, managed and delivered in line with project objectives.

Based on site in Biarra, this role offers a generous project uplift, attractive DIDO and LAFHA conditions, and the opportunity to contribute to a major, complex infrastructure project.

About the role:

• Coordinate and manage on-site structures activities, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project plans, specifications and programme requirements


• Manage subcontractors, labour, plant, and site resources to drive productivity and ensure quality outcomes


• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and issues, and support the successful delivery of project objectives


• Oversee project forecasting, cost control, productivity tracking and reporting to support commercial outcomes


• Prepare, review and maintain project documentation including SWMS and ITPs


• Mentor and develop engineers while contributing to site meetings, pre-starts and toolbox talks to foster a high-performing project team

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)


• Demonstrated experience delivering civil infrastructure projects with structures experience


• Thorough understanding of client specifications, quality requirements and the development of ITPs


• Experience administering head contracts and subcontract agreements


• Exposure to contractual claims, variations and project cost management


• Proven ability to manage project budgets, forecasts and financial performance


• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, planning, and stakeholder management

We have a range of benefits available for our employee:

• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program


• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave, and birthday leave – have your birthday off on us!


• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs


• Health & Wellness: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP)


• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

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