Senior Civil Project Engineer – Darwin Delivery Leader

Mcmservices; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

MAC Learning Academy

Job summary

McMahon Services in Darwin invites a Senior Project Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead engineering across civil infrastructure and building projects in the Northern Territory, collaborating with Project Managers and site teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will provide technical leadership, support planning through to construction, mentor junior engineers, and drive safe, cost-conscious delivery while maintaining standards and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural or related discipline.
• Experience as Senior Project Engineer on civil/building projects.
• Experience coordinating large-scale construction works.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and standards.
• Experience with planning, procurement and subcontractor management.
• Strong cost control, forecasting and contract administration.
• Mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and leadership.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across civil infrastructure and building construction projects.
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, technical submittals, inspection and test plans, quality records and project reporting.
• Support project financial performance through effective cost monitoring, forecasting and expenditure control.
• Develop and manage project programmes, schedules and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and site personnel.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Manage procurement activities, including subcontractor engagement, materials and supplier coordination.
• Lead design reviews and manage technical interfaces between consultants, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Provide technical advice and resolve complex construction and engineering challenges.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and contribute to improved project outcomes.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, building codes, Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and junior engineering team members.
• Work closely with Project Managers to support safe, commercially successful project delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project delivery

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

BEng Civil

Tools

Procore

Aconex

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

McMahon Services in Darwin invites a Senior Project Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead engineering across civil infrastructure and building projects in the Northern Territory, collaborating with Project Managers and site teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will provide technical leadership, support planning through to construction, mentor junior engineers, and drive safe, cost-conscious delivery while maintaining standards and client satisfaction.