Senior Project Engineer

Acciona S.A; Caloundra, Beerwah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and development programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead delivery for a package on a major greenfield rail project in Australia. You will guide Project Engineers, manage subcontractors, and collaborate with designers and clients to deliver safely, on schedule and within budget.

The role requires an engineering degree, construction delivery experience (rail desirable), and familiarity with planning tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project. Mentoring and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Valid C class driver licence (essential).
• Valid Construction Safety Awareness Card (essential).
• Engineering degree or relevant tertiary qualification (preferred).
• Construction or engineering delivery experience, rail desirable.
• Planning software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery of your work package safely, on program and to budget.
• Guide Project Engineers and set goals aligned to project outcomes.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, payments, variations and contract administration.
• Control costs, forecast monthly and identify risks and opportunities early.
• Prepare look-ahead programs and notify delays and extensions of time promptly.
• Enforce quality, safety and environmental plans and close out defects and non-conformances.
• Prepare authority submissions and coordinate documentation between designers and site.

Skills

C class driver licence

Construction Safety Awareness Card

Rail project delivery experience

Engineering delivery

Education

Engineering degree or relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Lead engineering on a $5.5 billion greenfield rail project
• Own a work package and guide Project Engineers from the start
• Mentoring and development programs to support your next step

Project Information

ACCIONA is part of CoastalTraX, delivering the greenfield works for Stage 1 of The Wave: 19 kilometres of dual-track passenger rail between Beerwah and Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Backed by $5.5 billion in joint government funding, the project is part of Queensland’s infrastructure pipeline ahead of Brisbane 2032 and is now in design and preconstruction.

About the Opportunity

Report to the Area Manager and lead engineering delivery for your package of works in Civil, Structures or PUPs. You guide a team of Project Engineers and work with subcontractors, designers and the client to deliver safely, on program and to budget. You own short-term programs, monthly forecasting and subcontract administration, and advise on design options and construction methods. You will also prepare authority submissions and keep every party working from current documentation. Join while the project is in design and preconstruction and help set the delivery standard ahead of Brisbane 2032.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Lead engineering delivery of your work package safely, on program and to budget
• Guide Project Engineers and set goals aligned to project outcomes
• Manage subcontractor scopes, payments, variations and contract administration
• Control costs, forecast monthly and identify risks and opportunities early
• Prepare look-ahead programs and notify delays and extensions of time promptly
• Enforce quality, safety and environmental plans and close out defects and non-conformances
• Prepare authority submissions and coordinate documentation between designers and site

Required Skills and Competencies

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Valid C class driver licence (essential)
• Valid Construction Safety Awareness Card (essential)
• Engineering degree or relevant tertiary qualification (preferred)
• Construction or engineering delivery experience, rail desirable
• Planning software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project (preferred)

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity.

Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.