Senior Project Engineer

Symal; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unyte, backed by the Symal Group, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead major civil infrastructure projects. You will partner with project managers and site teams to plan, monitor risks, control budgets and deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate design, procurement and contract administration while promoting safety and stakeholder collaboration across complex programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong programming, procurement, contract administration and commercial skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery activities including planning, procurement, programming and construction coordination.
• Drive commercial outcomes through forecasting, cost control, contracts and variation management.
• Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Mentor Project Engineers and site teams to foster a positive project culture.
• Champion safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve milestones.
• Support project reporting, forecasting and planning.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Jobpac

Microsoft Project

Job description

Experience the excitement of delivering complex civil infrastructure projects with a contractor that's breaking new ground. Build your career alongside industry leaders while taking ownership of project outcomes and developing the next generation of engineers.

Who we are

Unyte is a trusted Australian contractor delivering major infrastructure solutions across transport, civil, utilities and community infrastructure projects.

Backed by the Symal Group, we combine the capability of a national contractor with the agility and culture of a growing business. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships, delivering outstanding outcomes and creating opportunities for our people to thrive.

The role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of major civil infrastructure projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and site teams, you'll take ownership of project planning, commercial performance, client management, quality and project delivery. You'll be instrumental in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

This is an opportunity for a proven Project Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role or an established Senior Project Engineer seeking exposure to larger and more complex projects.

Your everyday

• Lead project delivery activities including planning, procurement, programming and construction coordination.
• Drive strong commercial outcomes through forecasting, cost control, contract administration, claims and variation management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring project expectations and contractual obligations are consistently met.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers, Site Engineers and delivery teams while contributing to a positive and inclusive project culture.
• Champion safety, quality and environmental compliance across all project activities.
• Monitor programme performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement strategies to maximise project success.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Support project reporting, forecasting and operational planning activities.

Who are you?

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering civil construction or infrastructure projects in a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer capacity.
• Strong understanding of project programming, procurement, contract administration and commercial management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders across complex projects.
• Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing project teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management systems such as Jobpac, Microsoft Project or similar is highly regarded.
• Current driver's licence.

A career with us

At Unyte, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Unyte.

• Forge pathways: Work on diverse and challenging infrastructure projects that accelerate your career development.
• Get ahead: Access tailored learning, development and leadership opportunities to help you reach your goals.
• Keep well: Enjoy a range of wellbeing initiatives, employee benefits and support programs.
• Stay social: Join a collaborative team culture that values connection, celebrates success and rewards contributions.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

TheSenior Project Engineer provides advanced technical leadership across complex construction projects. This role ensures engineering excellence, drives innovation, and supports the strategic delivery of project outcomes.

Working closely with project managers and site teams, the Senior Project Engineer oversees design coordination, risk mitigation, and quality assurance. The role also mentors junior engineers and contributes to process optimisation and stakeholder engagement.