Senior Project Engineer

Hansen Yuncken; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading remuneration

Clear career path

Inclusive working environment

Fantastic employee benefits

Job summary

Hansen Yuncken in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to successfully deliver projects while adhering to commercial and quality standards. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders and providing leadership to engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in commercial construction, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety. Join us for rewarding career opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project delivery on large scale commercial projects.
• Familiarity with WH&S, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of project works in line with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop construction programs, schedules, and procurement strategies to meet project timelines.
• Monitor performance against KPIs across cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Manage technical clarifications and variations with the Project Manager.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring to Engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Planning

Analytical skills

Resource coordination

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Civil and Structural) or Construction Management

Job description

About Hansen Yuncken

Proudly Australian and privately owned for over 105 years, Hansen Yuncken is a national construction company that works across a diverse range of projects including education, health, defence and commercial buildings. We have built our reputation on being a responsive, client focused partner. Our commitment to providing an inclusive workplace is driven by an organisational culture that focuses on diversity and equality.

The Job Role

You will be an experienced Project Engineer, who will work as part of our HY site based team. Your role will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the project in accordance with commercial and quality outcomes, and to the highest safety standards. Your role will report to the Project Manager and work closely with the broader project team including external stakeholders (clients, consultants and subcontractors).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of project works in line with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop construction programs, schedules, and procurement strategies to meet project timelines.
• Monitor performance against KPIs across cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Manage technical clarifications, variations in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and mentoring to Project, Site, and Graduate Engineers, including performance reviews and development planning.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with HSEQ requirements, conduct risk assessments, and promote a strong safety culture.

About You

You are a seasoned and solutions‑focused Project Engineer with a strong background in commercial construction. You excel in site environments and bring a collaborative, safety‑first approach to achieving successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Civil and Structural) or Construction Management
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery on large scale commercial projects
• Familiarity with WH&S, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource coordination abilities.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Benefits

Hansen Yuncken offers rewarding, long‑term career opportunities, an inclusive working environment, market‑leading remuneration, fantastic employee benefits and a clear career path.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold valid working rights.