Senior Project Engineer

Seymour Whyte Constructions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus programs

Salary continuance insurance

Parental leave

Purchased leave

EV novated leasing

Health insurance discounts

EAP mental health support

Wellbeing discounts

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Seymour Whyte Constructions in Canberra is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with an electrical civil background to lead critical water infrastructure work on the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Upgrade.

You will drive safety culture, manage delivery, coordinate stakeholders, mentor engineers and develop construction programs. This role offers exposure to a landmark project and a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering (civil or electrical) or equivalent.
• Experience as an Electrical Engineer on wastewater or water treatment projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic finance systems.
• Knowledge of quality, WHS, environmental and HR/IR procedures.
• Ability to produce SWMS and ITPs for all trades.
• Experience preparing contractual claims and variations.
• Understanding of head and subcontract agreements.
• Ability to develop budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture across all activities and ensure compliance with HSEQ and project plans.
• Manage project delivery, site operations, and resources to meet program targets.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to project teams and mentoring.
• Own project planning, programming, and corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Manage procurement, variations, claims, and cost control.
• Drive quality and compliance with client specs, ITPs, NCRs, and inspections.
• Identify risks and opportunities to maximise performance and profitability.

Skills

Electrical Engineer

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Safety Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seymour Whyte Constructions – Canberra ACT

We have an opportunity in our Canberra Water team for a Senior Project Engineer with an electrical civil background, to play a key role in the delivery of one of the ACT's most significant water infrastructure projects.

Working on the landmark Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Upgrade, you'll help deliver complex electrical works that will enhance wastewater treatment capacity and support Canberra's growing population for decades to come. This is an opportunity to be part of a high performing team delivering technically challenging infrastructure, where innovation, collaboration and problem solving are part of the everyday.

From major electrical installations and commissioning activities through to driving project performance, managing key stakeholders and leading critical work packages, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside some of the industry's best. If you're passionate about water infrastructure and enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges, this is your chance to help deliver a project that will leave a lasting legacy for the Canberra community.

Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre

The Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (LMWQCC) Upgrade is a major wastewater infrastructure project in Canberra, ACT, being delivered for Icon Water under its Major Projects Delivery Program. The project is being undertaken through a joint venture between Seymour Whyte and VINCI Construction Grands Projets, alongside design partner Beca HunterH2O, bringing together expertise in large-scale water and civil infrastructure delivery.

The project involves upgrading and expanding the existing wastewater treatment facility to improve treatment efficiency, increase plant capacity, and support Canberra’s growing population. Key works include the construction of a new membrane bioreactor capable of treating up to 97 megalitres of wastewater per day, along with upgrades to critical treatment systems across the plant. Sustainability is also a key focus, with initiatives including renewable energy use, recycled water during construction, and the reuse of on-site materials where possible.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world‑class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

How You'll Contribute:

• Lead and drive a strong safety culture across all activities, ensuring compliance with HSEQ requirements, risk management processes, SWMS, and project management plans
• Manage project delivery and site operations, coordinating labour, plant, subcontractors, materials, and resources to achieve program, cost, quality, and productivity targets
• Provide leadership and technical direction to project teams, allocating workloads, mentoring engineers, and supporting the performance and development of direct reports
• Own project planning and programming, developing short and medium term construction programs, resource balancing, and implementing corrective actions to meet contractual milestones
• Manage commercial and contractual outcomes, including procurement, subcontract administration, variations, claims, contractual risk identification, and cost control
• Drive quality and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to client specifications, quality systems, ITPs, NCRs, inspections, and legislative obligations
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, monitoring safety, environmental, commercial, financial, program, and reputational risks while maximising project performance and profitability

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical) or its equivalent
• Previous experience working as an Electrical Engineer on a wastewater or water treatment plant project
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft Suite, Finance Systems, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Quality procedures, WHS, Environmental and HR/ IR procedures
• Ability to produce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and ITP’s for all trades
• Demonstrated ability to prepare contractual claims and variations
• Detailed knowledge of head and subcontract agreements
• Ability to develop, implement and manage budgets and forecasts

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Generous bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
• Salary continuance insurance provided to eligible employees
• Generous parental leave supported by the Parental Support Toolkit
• Purchased leave (up to four weeks) for flexibility across life commitments
• Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
• Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking

Many of our projects are located in regional areas or on sites without access to public transport, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 495003

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.