Senior Project Engineer

Design & Build Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established Tier 2 commercial builder in Canberra for an experienced Senior Project Engineer.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will coordinate delivery, manage subcontractors, drive programmes, and ensure quality, safety, and commercial objectives are met.

With a strong project portfolio across commercial, education, government, health and mixed-use sectors, this role offers career progression and a supportive leadership team on site.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Experience as Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in commercial construction.
• Experience delivering projects valued at $30M+.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, programming, procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project delivery across all stages of construction.
• Develop and monitor programmes, procurement schedules, and construction methods.
• Manage subcontractor performance, progress, and compliance.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure works meet specifications.
• Assist with cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and variations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Site Engineers on the project team.
• Ensure WHS, environmental, and legislative compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Construction programming

Procurement

Contract administration

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Design & Build are recruiting on the behalf of an established Tier 2 commercial builder is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join their growing Canberra team. With a strong pipeline of landmark projects across commercial, education, government, health, and mixed-use sectors, this organisation has built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects through strong client relationships, technical excellence, and a collaborative culture.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects from commencement through to completion. You will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing subcontractors, driving programme outcomes, and ensuring quality, safety, and commercial objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project delivery activities across all stages of construction.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, procurement schedules, and construction methodologies.
• Manage subcontractor performance, progress, and compliance.
• Drive quality assurance processes and ensure works are delivered to specification.
• Assist with cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and variation management.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers and Site Engineers within the project team.
• Ensure compliance with all WHS, environmental, and legislative requirements.

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within commercial construction.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects valued at $30M+.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, programming, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing project team.
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1, Tier 2, or reputable commercial contractor will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of Canberra's most significant construction projects.
• Strong pipeline of secured work and long-term career stability.
• Supportive leadership team with genuine career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• Collaborative culture focused on professional development and project success.