Senior Project Engineer

First Nations Jobs; Bathurst; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Thrive leadership program

Own Career program

Perks@Downer discounts

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Bathurst team and drive delivery of asphalt and road construction projects across the region. You will oversee projects from tender handover through to closeout, ensuring safety, quality and strong client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 7+ years in asphalt/road construction, with proven project management and tender preparation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years experience in asphalt, spray seal, road construction or related infrastructure environment.
• Proven project engineering and project management experience.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and financial management.
• Experience in contract management and tender preparation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership capability to motivate and influence teams.
• Well-developed communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of asphalt and road construction projects.
• Lead project planning, contract administration, risk management and project controls.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and forecasts, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Prepare and manage tenders, progress claims and project reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Mentor and support project teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Identify and implement innovative and continuous improvement opportunities across projects.
• Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our high-performing team and play a key role in delivering complex asphalt and road construction projects across the region. Based out of Bathurst, this is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who is passionate about safety, project excellence, building strong client relationships, and driving successful project outcomes.

This role will be responsible for the delivery of asphalt and road infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee projects from tender handover through to closeout while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of asphalt and road construction projects.
• Lead project planning, contract administration, risk management and project controls.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and forecasts, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Prepare and manage tenders, progress claims and project reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Mentor and support project teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Identify and implement innovative and continuous improvement opportunities across projects.
• Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience (7+ years) within asphalt, spray seal, road construction or a related infrastructure environment.
• Proven project engineering and project management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and tender preparation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and influence teams.
• Well-developed communication, planning and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality and environmental excellence.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Tool of Trade Vehicle.
• Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.
• Be part of an industry-leading company committed to safety, innovation and operational excellence.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.