Senior Project Engineer

Marble Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Australia to lead major civil delivery scopes from planning through site execution. You will manage direct labour, plant and subcontractors to meet critical milestones while ensuring safety, quality and commercial outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and hands-on experience with self-performed civil packages. A competitive salary, company vehicle and progression opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with civil contractors on major infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on background in self-perform civil packages (earthworks, drainage, ITS, pavements/car parks).
• Proven commercial acumen with budget forecasts, claims and scope variations.
• Clear leadership with focus on site safety and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and site delivery for direct civil packages (earthworks, drainage, ITS, car parks).
• Manage direct labour, plant allocations and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Drive project financial controls including variations and progress claims.
• Oversee quality management systems and site inspections per design specs.
• Interface with clients, authorities and stakeholders to resolve site challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Safety

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a long-standing civil contractor with a reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects. Operating with a direct-delivery model, they own and manage key civil packages in-house, offering team members a hands‑on building environment and long‑term career stability backed by a strong project pipeline.

Role Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead major civil delivery scopes across high-profile projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, this position oversees self-performed works from planning through to site execution, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial outcomes are strictly met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and site delivery for direct civil packages, including earthworks, drainage, utility relocations, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and car park construction.
• Manage direct labor, plant allocations, and subcontractor activities to meet critical program milestones.
• Drive project financial controls, including variations, progress claims, cost forecasting, and subcontractor procurement.
• Oversee quality management systems, site inspections, and compliance with project design specifications.
• Interface directly with clients, authorities, and key project stakeholders to resolve technical challenges on site.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Demonstrated history working for civil contractors on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands‑on background in self‑performing civil packages (earthworks, deep drainage, services, ITS, or pavements/car parks).
• Proven commercial acumen with experience managing budget forecasts, claims, and scope variations.
• Clear leadership capability with a track record of driving site safety and team performance.

What the Client Offers

• Competitive salary package + company vehicle / vehicle allowance.
• Career continuity with an established contractor holding a secure major project pipeline.
• Clear internal progression opportunities toward Project Manager roles.