Senior Project Engineer

Civmec; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Sedgman seeks a Senior Project Engineer (SMP) to join our Projects team in delivering Structural, Mechanical and Piping projects across the mining sector. You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage interfaces, and work with clients, contractors and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will contribute to bid activities, develop delivery plans and mentor junior engineers while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality in a hybrid work environment.

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.
• Proven SMP project delivery through construction and commissioning.
• Strong project controls knowledge: scheduling, cost, forecasting, risk.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and interfaces.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.
• Autonomous, proactive and safety-focused.
• Experience in EPC or EPCM project delivery.
• Construction delivery background with major contractor.
• Experience with Monadelphous, UGL, CPB Contractors or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead Structural, Mechanical and Piping project activities across all phases of project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and delivery performance.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Support bid preparation, proposals and work-winning activities.
• Develop project execution strategies and delivery plans.
• Manage procurement activities, tender evaluations and contracts.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers.
• Support site construction, commissioning and mobilisation.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Skills

Project engineering

EPC/EPCM

Subcontractor management

Budget & scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction delivery

FIFO/site-based

Bid development

Autonomous work

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.
• 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.