Senior Project Engineer

McConnell Dowell; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 2:1 roster

Career development

WA project opportunities

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination and delivery of complex marine works and wharf structures in Geraldton, WA. Working closely with the Project Manager, site supervision and subcontractors, you’ll take ownership of key work packages and ensure works are delivered safely, to the required quality, within program and budget.

The role requires coordinating engineering and construction activities, managing work packages, and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering within construction/heavy engineering, ideally marine infrastructure or wharf works.
• Strong capability in coordinating engineering and construction activities, delivering to program, budget and quality requirements.
• Sound knowledge of construction safety, quality assurance and project management processes, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering, planning, quality, scheduling and cost control for allocated work packages.
• Coordinate marine construction and wharf structural works, interpreting drawings and specifications and guiding site teams.
• Monitor progress, resources, costs and schedules, identify risks and manage changes to maintain performance.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier coordination, procurement inputs, technical reviews and tender evaluations.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, temporary works verification and audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Construction Engineering degree

Job description

About the project

We’re pursuing an exciting marine infrastructure project in Geraldton, Western Australia, creating an opportunity to contribute to the planning and delivery of complex infrastructure works in a stunning coastal location with easy access to urban amenities and an enviable regional lifestyle.

The project offers an opportunity to play a key role in delivering technically challenging marine and wharf structural works, working alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals on a significant infrastructure development.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination and delivery of complex construction activities, with a particular focus on marine works and wharf structures.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, site supervision, engineering teams and subcontractors, you’ll take ownership of key work packages, coordinate engineering and construction activities, and ensure works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, within program and budget. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills on a challenging marine infrastructure project while helping drive strong project outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering, planning, quality, scheduling and cost control activities for allocated work packages, ensuring alignment with project requirements and delivery targets.
• Coordinate marine construction and wharf structural works, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, resolving technical issues and providing guidance to site teams.
• Monitor construction progress, resources, costs and schedules, identifying risks, managing changes and implementing corrective actions to maintain project performance.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier coordination, procurement inputs, technical reviews and tender evaluations to support efficient construction delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, temporary works verification and engineering audits, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety requirements and environmental obligations.

Don’t tick all the boxes? If you don’t meet every requirement but have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within McConnell Dowell.

What will you bring?

• A tertiary qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering within the construction or heavy engineering sectors, ideally involving marine infrastructure, wharf structures or similar complex structural works.
• Strong capability in coordinating engineering and construction activities, managing work packages, monitoring project performance and delivering to program, budget and quality requirements.
• Sound knowledge of construction safety, quality assurance and project management processes, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Complex project experience: Play a key role in delivering challenging marine and wharf structural works.
• FIFO 2:1 roster: Enjoy a structured work and time-off cycle.
• Career development: Build on your technical and project delivery experience within a leading engineering and construction business.
• Ongoing opportunities: Access a stable pipeline of projects and opportunities across McConnell Dowell’s WA portfolio.

About Us | McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered high-quality, complex projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

We offer a wide variety of projects, roles, and locations, with opportunities to develop your career through mentoring, training, and hands‑on experience.

Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, where you can make a real impact on both projects and people’s lives. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and able to grow.

We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging all individuals to bring their ideas and be themselves.

All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.

Join us, be you, and help create better together.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.