Project Engineer (Bassendean)

Longreach Recruitment; Town Of Bassendean; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to deliver a $50M project

Strong future project pipeline

Long-term career stability within a I1

Job summary

Longreach Recruitment represents a WA-based Tier 2 builder seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer for a $50M social housing apartment development north of the river. You will own structural and precast packages in the early stages and support delivery through to handover.

You will join a high-performing site team with a Project Manager, Senior Site Manager and Contract Administrators, focusing on quality, schedule and safe delivery across the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within commercial construction.
• Strong structural construction experience.
• Previous precast experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience delivering commercial projects valued at $30M+.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural and precast construction packages
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and suppliers
• Monitor construction progress, quality and programme
• Review drawings and resolve technical construction issues
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings and engineering documentation
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Support procurement and project planning activities
• Work closely with the wider delivery team to achieve project milestones

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

• Deliver a $50M social housing apartment development
• Work within an established, high-performing site team
• Secure pipeline of projects

About the Company

Our client is a WA-owned and operated Tier 2 commercial builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Western Australia.

Established for over 20 years and backed by a larger national group, they have built a strong reputation across apartments, commercial offices, schools, aged care, retail, mixed-use developments and large-scale government projects.
Their portfolio typically ranges from $20M–$300M, with a strong pipeline of secured work well into the future.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join their team on a $50M social housing apartment development north of the river.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of the project's structural and precast packages during the initial stages, before supporting the wider delivery of the development through to completion.
You will work alongside an experienced project team comprising a Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, Site Manager, Contract Administrators and Cadet.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-resourced project team, take ownership of key construction packages and further develop your career on a significant social infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage structural and precast construction packages
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and suppliers
• Monitor construction progress, quality and programme
• Review drawings and resolve technical construction issues
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings and engineering documentation
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Support procurement and project planning activities
• Work closely with the wider delivery team to achieve project milestones

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within commercial construction
• Strong structural construction experience
• Previous precast experience will be highly regarded
• Experience delivering commercial projects valued at $30M+
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing project team
• Full Australian work rights are required

Perks & Rewards

• Opportunity to deliver a $50M social housing development
• Secure builder with an exceptional pipeline of future projects
• Long-term career stability backed by a larger national group
• Supportive leadership team offering strong mentoring and development
• Genuine progression opportunities into Project Management

We anticipate a high volume of applications for this opportunity. To streamline the process, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.