Senior Project Engineer

Gemco Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemco Recruitment on the Central Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the team delivering a large, iconic project over a five-year program.

You will coordinate engineering and technical activities, manage RFIs, shop drawings and design coordination, liaise with consultants and subcontractors, assist with procurement, monitor programme and construction outcomes, and support the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager to deliver across multiple stages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
• Experience on major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing.
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and technical activities across the project.
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings, technical documentation and design coordination.
• Coordinate subcontractors and engineering interfaces.
• Assist with procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Monitor programme, quality and construction outcomes.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Support the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager with project delivery.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the project across multiple stages.

Skills

Project Engineering

Major construction projects

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Construction sequencing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management qualification

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Iconic Project | 5-Year Pipeline

Central Gold Coast

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the team delivering a large, iconic project on the Central Gold Coast.

The project will be delivered across multiple stages over approximately five years, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to be involved in a significant development from an early stage through to completion.

You will work closely with an experienced Senior Project Manager and a dynamic project team, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your technical and commercial skills while working alongside experienced construction professionals.

About the Role

• Coordinate engineering and technical activities across the project
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings, technical documentation and design coordination
• Coordinate subcontractors and engineering interfaces
• Assist with procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Monitor programme, quality and construction outcomes
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Support the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager with project delivery
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the project across multiple stages

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer
• Experience working on major construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

Gemco Recruitment, founded in Australia in 2010, focuses exclusively on the construction sector. Our specialisation lies in facilitating Project Managers (PMs), Site Managers (SMs)/Foreman (FM), and Leadership appointments for both permanent and contract roles. Gemco is dedicated to providing comprehensive insights and intelligence to empower you in making informed decisions regarding your next career move.