Project Engineer - Commercial & Residential Building

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Client in Sydney seeks experienced Project/Senior Project Engineers to oversee and deliver multi-million dollar construction projects across the Inner West, West, CBD and North. These roles collaborate with Project Managers and Commercial Managers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery on mixed-use, residential and commercial schemes.

Projects range from $50M to $150M+, including education, hospitals, hotels, retail precincts, data centres and office blocks, with long-term career

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of postgraduate experience as a Site Engineer, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Building & Construction (Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma).
• Experience in residential, commercial, or major structural refurbishment projects.
• Expertise in contract administration, procurement, trade letting, cost planning, programming, and scheduling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage site-based teams, liaise with clients, and oversee subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver assigned projects in Sydney across Inner West, West, South, CBD, East and North.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Commercial Managers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead site-based teams and coordinate with subcontractors and clients.
• Contribute to project planning, programming, and cost-control activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract administration

Procurement

Trade letting

Cost planning

Programming & scheduling

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is a renowned privately owned Australian Contractor, with a track record spanning more than forty years delivering bespoke construction projects ranging from $40M to $150M+.

As they continue to expand, they are seeking several experienced Project / Senior Project Engineers with broad expertise across all trade packages – Structures, Finishes / Fitou, Façade, Civil and Services. These professionals will work closely with Project Managers and Commercial Managers to assist in overseeing and delivering newly awarded projects across Sydney’s Inner West, West, South, CBD, East, and North. Projects will range from $50M to $100M and will include:

Commercial new build projects such as Education projects, Hospitals, Hotels, Retail Precincts, Sports and Leisure precincts, Data Centres and Office Blocks

Luxury, medium & high-density residential developments

Mixed-use residential & commercial projects

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to join a highly regarded company that prioritises career development, a strong workplace culture, and a healthy work-life balance. These are long-term career roles with progression opportunities into Project Manager or Design Manager positions and beyond.

Several Key Requirements of these opportunities are:

Minimum five years of post-graduate experience as a Site Engineer, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer

Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Building & Construction (Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma)

Experience in residential, commercial, or major structural refurbishment projects

Expertise in contract administration, procurement, trade letting, cost planning, programming, and scheduling

Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage site-based teams, liaise with clients, and oversee subcontractors

Why Join?

Our client is a progressive and forward-thinking company with an award-winning culture, currently in a high-growth phase. They offer structured career development, internal training, and long-term progression into senior leadership roles. With a high employee retention rate and a supportive, collaborative team environment, they provide an exceptional workplace that values both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

If you are looking to advance your career within a respected industry leader that delivers high-quality projects and fosters career progression, this is the role for you.