Senior Project Engineer

Wilson Alexander Recruitment Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Alexander Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a well-established civil contractor in Adelaide, specialising in roads and subdivisions. You will lead project delivery across programme, cost, quality and safety efforts while developing the site team.

You will also handle procurement, budgets, subcontractor coordination and the preparation of ITPs and RFIs, liaising with clients and authorities to ensure successful delivery of civil infrastructure

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree with experience delivering road and subdivision projects.
• Experience managing project teams, budgets and procurement.
• Strong understanding of stormwater, drainage, and subdivisions.
• Autonomous and well-organised with strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across programme, cost, quality and safety outcomes.
• Manage and develop project engineers, cadets and supervisors, plus the broader site team.
• Carry full responsibility for procurement and project budgets.
• Report directly to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and plant/machinery logistics.
• Prepare and manage Inspection and Test Plans, RFIs and technical documentation.
• Deliver civil infrastructure works including stormwater, drainage, bulk earthworks, utilities, subdivisions and landscaping.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and authorities to support project delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project team management

Budget management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Construction, Roads & Subdivisions

A well-established, self-performing civil contractor with a history stretching back decades is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join their delivery team.

This family-owned business is now run day to day by an experienced leadership team with strong tier-one backgrounds, while the family remains closely involved. They specialise in road projects and subdivisions, are currently very busy with a strong pipeline of work, and are tipped to grow further as the market continues to heat up. Projects typically range from $10 to $15 million.

The Role

• Lead project delivery across programme, cost, quality and safety outcomes
• Manage and develop project engineers, cadets and supervisors, plus the broader site team
• Carry full responsibility for procurement and project budgets
• Report directly to the Project Manager
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and plant/machinery logistics
• Prepare and manage Inspection and Test Plans, RFIs and technical documentation
• Deliver civil infrastructure works including stormwater, drainage, bulk earthworks, utilities, subdivisions and landscaping
• Liaise with clients, consultants and authorities to support project delivery

About You

• Civil engineering background with experience delivering road and subdivision projects
• Experience managing project teams, budgets and procurement
• Strong working knowledge of stormwater, drainage, and subdivisions
• Practical, organised and capable of operating with a high level of autonomy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Looking to step up onto larger-scale projects

What’s on Offer

A genuine opportunity to grow with a well-established, self-performing business on the way up, strong job security from a deep and growing project pipeline, experienced leadership to learn from, and real scope for career progression as the company expands.