Senior Project Engineer

Sedgman; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Professional development and career**

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (SMP) to join our Projects team in Australia. You will lead Structural, Mechanical and Piping projects across the full lifecycle, from bid support through to commissioning and handover.

You will work with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients to deliver SMP projects safely, on schedule and within budget. You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage interfaces, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to winning work

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related discipline).
• 5-10+ years' experience in project engineering within mining, mineral processing, resources, heavy industry or construction.
• Demonstrated experience delivering SMP projects through construction and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of project controls including scheduling, cost management, forecasting and risk management.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and project interfaces.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and drive project outcomes.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong commitment to safety and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) project activities across all phases of delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and delivery performance.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance during execution.
• Support bid preparation, proposals and work-winning activities.
• Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies and delivery plans.
• Manage procurement activities, tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and the project team.
• Support site construction, commissioning and project mobilisation as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Project engineering

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & cost control

Autonomy

Leadership

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related)

Job description

Sedgman is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients.

Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery, we offer outstanding career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and professional, friendly atmosphere is paramount to our continued success.

Sedgman is proud to offer the position of Senior Project Engineer (SMP) to join our Projects team. Working within a multidisciplinary project delivery environment, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) projects across the mining and resources sector.

This role offers exposure across the full project lifecycle, from supporting work-winning and bid activities through to construction execution, commissioning and project delivery. You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage key project interfaces, and work closely with project managers, engineering teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate Structural, Mechanical and Piping project activities across all phases of project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and delivery performance to achieve successful outcomes.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance throughout project execution.
• Support and contribute to bid preparation, proposals and work-winning activities.
• Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies and delivery plans.
• Manage procurement activities, tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and broader project team members.
• Support site construction, commissioning and project mobilisation activities as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements throughout project execution.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related discipline).
• 5-10+ years' experience in project engineering within mining, mineral processing, resources, heavy industry or construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering SMP projects through construction and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, forecasting and risk management.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and project interfaces.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and drive project outcomes.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong commitment to safety and delivery excellence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within EPC or EPCM project delivery environments.
• Strong construction delivery background with a major contractor or construction organisation.
• Previous experience with companies such as Monadelphous, UGL, CPB Contractors or similar major construction contractors.
• Experience delivering greenfield and brownfield mining or mineral processing projects.
• Site-based construction, commissioning or FIFO project experience.
• Exposure to work-winning, studies, bid development and proposal activities.

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging SMP projects across the resources sector.
• Exposure to both project delivery and business development activities.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options.
• Opportunities to contribute to major projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive and high-performing team environment.
• A strong focus on safety, innovation and continuous improvement.

Please note you must hold the right to work in Australia.

Sedgman is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity in the workplace and foster a culture where employees can reach their full potential by feeling respected, included and heard.