Senior Project Engineer

Torrens to Darlington Alliance; South Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens to Darlington Alliance is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee the technical design, construction and delivery of major infrastructure works in Adelaide. You will liaise with the project team to ensure best-for-project outcomes, and manage HSEQ, technical, commercial, leadership and stakeholder interests.

You will lead safety culture development, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with a multidisciplinary alliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• 8+ years experience in construction on large infrastructure projects (e.g., tunnel, road, rail).
• Proven ability to lead, problem-solve and deliver engineering solutions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture across the project.
• Ensure compliance with project standards and regulations.
• Monitor critical path and progress to keep activities on track.
• Forecast final project cost by cost code and budget against progress.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage community/environmental issues.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers within the alliance team.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety and sustainability

Mentoring engineers

Education

Civil Engineering or related field

8+ years construction experience

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer role will be responsible for the technical matters associated with the design, construction and delivery of construction works. This role will ensure best for project outcomes are achieved by collaborating with the Project Team. It will also manage all HSEQ, technical, commercial, leadership, team development and stakeholder interests

The Role:

The Senior Project Engineer role will be responsible for the technical matters associated with the design, construction and delivery of construction works. This role will ensure best for project outcomes are achieved by collaborating with the Project Team. It will also manage all HSEQ, technical, commercial, leadership, team development and stakeholder interests

Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote the development of a positive safety culture across the Project
• Implement GMR's and actively promote compliance
• Maintain focus on the critical path and ensure that non-critical activities are progressed so as not to become critical
• Monitor field production progress against budget quantities and budget cost and develop the forecasting of final cost for each cost code assigned as a responsibility
• Ensure the construction team adopts proactive management of community and environmental issues and effective liaison with external stakeholders
• Cascade knowledge of systems and processes, set the benchmark of what is expected and train/coach/mentor junior members of the team

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with substantial experience (typically 8+ years) in construction on large infrastructure projects
• Proven track record in managing complex construction and engineering works, preferably within tunnel, road, or rail infrastructure environments
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative, practical engineering solutions under pressure
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities, with a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability in all aspects of work
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers and working effectively within a multidisciplinary alliance team environment

We Offer:

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success. We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.