Senior Project Engineer

Marble Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Marble Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead major civil delivery scopes across high-profile infrastructure projects. You will report to the Project Manager and oversee self-performed works from planning through site execution, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial outcomes.

This role requires a hands-on leader with a civil engineering qualification, a track record with civil contractors, and the ability to manage direct labor, plant, and subcontractors

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership & safety

Budget forecasting

Site delivery management

Stakeholder interface

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.