Senior Project Engineer

Gamuda Group; Churchill; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Building Services based in Hazelwood, VIC. You will provide high-level engineering leadership across civil, utilities, underground services, and building services packages, driving delivery planning, interface management, and cost control.

You will mentor site and project engineers, develop comprehensive project plans, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
• 10+ years’ engineering experience on major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
• Experience leading civil works, utilities, underground services, or building services packages.
• Strong track record in contractor-side delivery, subcontractor management, temporary works, and cost control.
• Knowledge of design interpretation, technical standards, ITPs/NCRs, and contract forms (GC21, AS suites, D&C, EPC).
• Current Australian Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, schedule development, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Oversee the engineering design process, ensuring designs meet technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Develop and manage project schedules, track progress, and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Lead and mentor project teams, providing technical guidance, training, and support.

Skills

Leadership of civil works

Contract management

Budget planning

Programme development

Regulatory standards

Australian Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant discipline)

Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role:

DT Infrastructure, as part of theTasVicGreenlinkjoint venture with Samsung C&T Corporation Australia,has beenawardedthe contract to delivertheBalance of Works packagefor Marinus Link Stage 1

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Building Services based in Hazelwood- VIC. Reporting to the Building Services Manager, you will provide high-level engineering leadership and oversight across assigned packages covering civil works, utilities, underground services, and building services. You will drive delivery planning, technical interface management, temporary works, programme performance, and commercial cost control while mentoring site and project engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, schedule development, resource allocation, and risk management.

Oversee the engineering design process, ensuring designs meet technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure projects are delivered within budget.

Develop and manage project schedules, track progress, and ensure projects are completed on time.

Lead and mentor project teams, providing technical guidance, training, and support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead engineering delivery, constructability reviews, and construction methodology development across civil works, utilities, underground services, and building services packages.
• Act as a technical authority to resolve design queries, RFIs, NCRs, temporary works reviews, and interface challenges.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and site execution, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and schedule.
• Support commercial management through forecasting, budgeting, cost reviews, variation management, and monthly progress reporting.
• Enforce quality and safety systems, ensuring ITP closeouts, digital lot management, SWMS compliance, and Zero Harm practices.
• Mentor and lead project engineers, site engineers, and graduate engineers across the delivery team

Experience and capabilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant discipline) with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
• 10+ years’ engineering experience on major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated background leading civil works, utilities, underground services, or building services packages.
• Strong track record in contractor-side delivery, subcontractor management, temporary works, and commercial cost control.
• Sound knowledge of design interpretation, technical standards, ITPs/NCRs, and contract forms (GC21, AS suites, D&C, EPC).
• Current Australian Driver’s License.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.