Senior Project Engineer

BMD Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO opportunity on landmark project

Immediate start available

Collaborative high-performing team

Job summary

BMD Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Buildings) to lead a major buildings package on the Darwin Ship Lift Project. This FIFO role is open to candidates nationwide and reports to the Project Manager.

You will own programme, commercial, contract and construction outcomes from start to finish, mentoring Project Engineers and Site Engineers while coordinating with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer delivering building projects.
• Strong experience across commercial, industrial, defence, marine, resource or heavy infrastructure buildings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large subcontractor packages from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost control and commercial project delivery.
• Experience managing project risks, variations and contractual obligations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing engineers.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HSEQ awareness and ensure compliance across project activities.
• Lead the delivery of a major buildings package within the Darwin Ship Lift Project.
• Coordinate contract administration, including project management plans, insurances and contractual obligations.
• Monitor construction programmes and drive project performance against milestones.
• Manage procurement activities and subcontractor engagement, negotiation and contract finalisation.
• Prepare and review progress claims, forecasts and project reporting.
• Identify and manage variations, EOTs and contractual risks.
• Oversee cost control, budgeting and monthly financial reporting.
• Coordinate pre-start meetings and ongoing project delivery meetings.
• Work closely with clients, consultants and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Support design management activities and construction methodologies.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers and Site Engineers.
• Drive productivity, quality and commercial outcomes across the building package.

Skills

Senior project management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

Leadership & mentoring

Safety & quality focus

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD delivers infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs over 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

About The Project

BMD is delivering works on the landmark Darwin Ship Lift Project, one of Northern Australia’s most significant marine infrastructure developments. The project will provide world-class ship maintenance and servicing facilities supporting the defence, marine and commercial shipping industries for decades to come.

To support project delivery, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Buildings) to oversee the delivery of a major building package within the project. This is a FIFO position and is open to candidates located anywhere in Australia.

About The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a significant buildings package, taking ownership of programme, commercial, contract and construction outcomes from commencement through to completion.

This role is ideally suited to a Senior Project Engineer with demonstrated experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, defence, resources or infrastructure building projects and managing complex subcontractor packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain strong HSEQ awareness and ensure compliance across all project activities
• Lead the delivery of a major buildings package within the Darwin Ship Lift Project
• Coordinate contract administration, including project management plans, insurances and contractual obligations
• Monitor construction programmes and drive project performance against key milestones
• Manage procurement activities and subcontractor engagement, negotiation and contract finalisation
• Prepare and review progress claims, forecasts and project reporting
• Identify and manage variations, EOTs and contractual risks
• Oversee cost control, budgeting and monthly financial reporting
• Coordinate pre-start meetings and ongoing project delivery meetings
• Work closely with clients, consultants and key stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• Support design management activities and construction methodologies
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers and Site Engineers
• Drive productivity, quality and commercial outcomes across the building package

About You

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer delivering building projects
• Strong experience across commercial, industrial, defence, marine, resource or heavy infrastructure buildings
• Demonstrated ability to manage large subcontractor packages from start to finish
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost control and commercial project delivery
• Experience managing project risks, variations and contractual obligations
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing engineersExcellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental outcomes

This is not a general civil engineering role. We are specifically seeking candidates with demonstrated buildings experience who can take ownership of a building package within a major infrastructure project environment.

Why BMD?

At BMD, we're committed to the long-term success of our people. As a privately owned business, we offer unique career opportunities, stability and exposure to some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.

You'll Benefit From

• FIFO opportunity on a landmark Northern Territory project
• Immediate start available
• Being part of a high-performing and collaborative team
• Exposure to one of Australia's largest marine infrastructure projects
• A supportive culture built on our core values of Family, Empowered, Collaborative and Driven
• A business committed to safety, innovation and delivering exceptional outcomes

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create enduring legacies.

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of Family, Empowered, Collaborative and Driven.

For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers