Senior Project Engineer

Multiworks Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Multiworks Australia seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead civil infrastructure delivery. Initial regional Queensland assignment with project completion targeted by March 2027, then permanent Melbourne posting within a growing portfolio.

Role requires 3+ years’ civil infra delivery, tertiary civil engineering qualifications, and strong client and subcontractor management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project or Procore.
• Experience in client management and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Confident managing subcontractors, plant operations and utilisation.
• Strong knowledge of ground conditions and construction materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs, timelines and quality standards across the project.
• Assist project manager with construction team engagement, planning and execution.
• Administer contracts, including budget/program reporting, procurement and variation management.
• Manage client interfacing regarding technical queries, inspections, scheduling and deliverables.
• Maintain QA documentation and project records.
• Oversee and manage resources, including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare project reporting (daily works, progress and costs).
• Ensure compliance with safety, QA and project specifications.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Subcontractor management

Earthmoving knowledge

Ground conditions knowledge

Education

Civil engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Are you looking for the opportunity to work within a dynamic civil and utility infrastructure company recognised as a Great Place to Work?

Multiworks provides a range of diversified construction, engineering, environmental and maintenance services across a growing number of industry sectors, including water, power, rail, transport, defence and private developments.

About the role

At Multiworks, we believe that great people are the cornerstone of a great business, and how we succeed in the industry. We are on the hunt for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team.

This is a full-time, permanent position with Multiworks. You'll initially be based in regional Queensland, supporting delivery of our current infrastructure project there through to completion, targeted for March 2027 (or later, if the project runs beyond that date). On completion, the role transitions to a permanent position based in Melbourne, within Multiworks' growing infrastructure portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver programs, timelines and quality standards across the project.
• Assist the project manager with construction team engagement, preparation, planning and execution of construction activities.
• Administer contracts, including budget/program reporting, procurement, productivity tracking, progress claims and variation management.
• Manage client interfacing regarding technical queries, inspections, project scheduling and coordinating deliverables.
• Maintain formation and compliance with QA documentation.
• Oversee and manage all resources, including subcontractors, suppliers, service authorities and other stakeholders.
• Manage project programs/schedules as directed by the project manager.
• Prepare project reporting (daily works, project progress, project costs).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience working on civil infrastructure projects (electricity, rail, water, gas, roads).
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality-driven projects to defined specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of project management software tools, such as Microsoft Project or Procore.
• Demonstrated experience in client management.
• Confident managing subcontractors, plant operations and plant utilisation.
• Strong knowledge of ground conditions and construction materials handling practices.
• Previous experience in bulk earthworks.
• Earthmoving knowledge (scrapes, mass earthmoving, etc.).
• Understanding of cut/fill operations, benching, battering and site levelling.
• Knowledge of GPS and machine control systems.

Why Multiworks

Multiworks is recognised as a Great Place to Work. We invest in our people through ongoing training and development, a fully maintained work ute and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).