Senior Project Engineer

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

National growth opportunities

Job summary

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to drive delivery of a landmark infrastructure project. You will work closely with the Project Manager, design teams and subcontractors to coordinate design, interfaces and provide strong project controls.

You will lead engineering delivery, manage risks and costs, mentor junior engineers and promote safety and quality across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project controls.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple project interfaces.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery across allocated work packages.
• Coordinate design, RFIs and constructability.
• Manage subcontractor interfaces, quality and technical deliverables.
• Monitor programme, cost, procurement and project risks.
• Support construction teams to deliver safely and efficiently.
• Drive resolution of technical and delivery issues.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, consultants and subcontractors.
• Mentor Project Engineers and contribute to overall project delivery.

Skills

Construction project delivery

Subcontractor management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Safety culture

Job description

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd – Sydney CBD NSW

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our innovative solutions.

We draw on our global position as one of the top construction companies globally, operating in over 30 countries for the past 125 years and responsible for delivering some of the largest, most complex, and highly acclaimed projects globally under an integrated business model.

Currently we’rein the top 30 construction companies globally.

About the Role:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer (SPE) to join the delivery team and play a key role in bringing a landmark Sydney project to life.

As Senior Project Engineer, you will work closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, design teams, subcontractors and broader project team to drive the successful delivery of complex infrastructure works.

This is an opportunity to join a major project from an early stage and have genuine influence over how the works are planned, coordinated and delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering delivery across allocated work packages.
• Coordinate design, RFIs, technical queries and constructability.
• Manage subcontractor interfaces, quality and technical deliverables.
• Monitor programme, cost, procurement and project risks.
• Support construction teams to deliver safely and efficiently.
• Drive resolution of technical and delivery issues.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, consultants and subcontractors.
• Mentor Project Engineers and contribute to overall project delivery

About You:

You will be an experienced Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer with a strong background delivering complex infrastructure, civil construction, tunnelling, rail, stations or major building/infrastructure projects.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience delivering complex construction packages in a major project environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, engineering principles and project controls.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple project interfaces.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of your work packages.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and project outcomes.

Experience across rail, metro, underground stations, tunnelling or major transport infrastructure will be highly regarded.

Why Join FCC Construction Australia?

• Work as part of a growing national business.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to business improvement initiatives.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package.

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.