Senior Project Engineer

SEE Group; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEE Civil is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our civil infrastructure team in South East Queensland. This full-time role supports urban land development, subdivision and road projects, reporting to the Project Manager to deliver on time, safely and to quality standards.

You will provide technical advice across planning, coordination and supervision of construction, coordinating contracts and controlling costs while maintaining stakeholder relationships and program milestones across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Construction White Card and construction delivery experience.
• Experience delivering urban development, subdivision or road projects.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of urban development, subdivision and road infrastructure projects.
• Monitor progress, milestones and ensure compliance with requirements and standards.
• Develop and maintain construction programs and methodologies.
• Coordinate technical aspects of construction and delivery activities.
• Ensure works comply with plans, standards and legislation.
• Prepare financial reports, cost forecasts and project updates.
• Assist with project administration and documentation.
• Review contracts, specifications and subcontractor arrangements.
• Identify risks and implement practical solutions to maintain progress.
• Promote safe working conditions and implement site safety practices.
• Establish relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and teams.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Construction White Card

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

MS Project

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

SEE Civil is seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer to join our civil infrastructure team. This is a full-time opportunity supporting a diverse portfolio of projects, including urban land development, subdivision and civil infrastructure road projects across the South East Queensland region.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide technical advice and support across the planning, coordination, delivery and supervision of construction projects. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the required quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of urban development, subdivision and road infrastructure projects.
• Monitoring project progress, meeting key milestones and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Developing and maintaining effective construction programs and methodologies.
• Coordinating technical aspects of construction and delivery activities.
• Conducting quality assurance and ensuring works comply with approved plans, specifications, Australian Standards and relevant legislation.
• Preparing financial reports, cost forecasts and project updates.
• Assisting with project administration, documentation and record keeping.
• Reviewing, negotiating and administering contracts, specifications and subcontractor arrangements.
• Identifying project risks and implementing practical solutions to maintain progress.
• Promoting and maintaining safe working conditions for employees, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Leading, motivating and influencing project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor of Engineering, preferably in Civil Engineering.
• Construction White Card.
• Background in civil engineering, construction and project delivery, with demonstrated experience delivering projects in the field.
• Experience across one or more of the following project types: urban development, subdivision, roads or broader civil infrastructure.
• Proven project management, planning and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus on priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of contracts, specifications, Australian Standards and construction requirements.
• Highly effective negotiation, evaluation and contract administration skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.

Why Join SEE Civil?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing civil infrastructure team and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects that shape communities and support future growth across South East Queensland. You will have the opportunity to work across diverse civil construction environments while playing a key role in delivering high-quality project outcomes.

The SEE Way

SEE Group is a family‑built company with over 35 years of experience in delivering excellence across civil construction, mining, and infrastructure. At SEE Group, we don’t just build projects—we build careers.

• Be part of a down‑to‑earth, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion
• Benefit from career growth and tailored development opportunities
• Enjoy personalised rewards and recognition for your hard work
• Work on impactful projects that shape communities
• Collaborate with passionate people who bring a "boots & all" attitude to everything they do

What’s next?

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Women and People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested to learn more about SEE Group? Visit our website at www.seegroup.com.au