Senior Engineer - IV & Construction Services

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our IV & Construction Services team in Adelaide, with regular travel to site offices.

You will deliver construction-phase services on major infrastructure projects, working with contractors and clients to ensure work is safe, on schedule, and to the highest technical standards. This hands-on role combines design interface with construction oversight and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in civil engineering within infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong technical capability across civil projects.
• Experience managing project risk and delivering strong client outcomes.
• Ability to lead or support small teams and mentor others.
• Proven client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working independently across multiple projects.
• Strong report writing and proposal preparation skills.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset, with adaptability across varied project environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical outputs meet client and SMEC standards.
• Collaborate with project teams and contractors to deliver coordinated outcomes.
• Contribute to project performance and overall commercial success.
• Apply project management principles to deliver work on time and to standard.
• Issue directions to contractors and support contract administration.
• Monitor compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Assess and review variation claims.
• Track and report on progress, quality, safety, time, and cost.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction phase delivery

Project risk management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About The Job

• Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long‑term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

We are seeking talented Senior Civil Engineers to join our IV & Construction Services team in Adelaide, with regular travel to site offices required.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering construction phase services across major infrastructure projects. Working closely with contractors, clients, and project teams, you’ll ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest technical standards.

This is a hands‑on role combining technical delivery, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement—ideal for someone who enjoys working at the interface of design and construction while building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will

• Ensure technical outputs meet client and SMEC standards
• Collaborate with project teams and contractors to deliver coordinated outcomes
• Contribute to project performance and overall commercial success
• Apply project management principles to deliver work on time and to standard
• Issue directions to contractors and support contract administration
• Monitor compliance with contractual and technical requirements
• Assess and review variation claims
• Track and report on progress, quality, safety, time, and cost
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

About You

You’re an experienced Civil Engineer with a background in consultancy and a strong focus on construction phase delivery.

You Will Bring

• 6+ years’ experience in civil engineering within infrastructure projects
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong technical capability across civil projects
• Experience managing project risk and delivering strong client outcomes
• Ability to lead or support small teams and mentor others
• Proven client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working independently across multiple projects
• Strong report writing and proposal preparation skills
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to adapt across varied project environments