Senior Project Engineer

Lendlease; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

26 weeks parental leave

Wellbeing days

Career development opportunities

Employee share scheme

Job summary

Lendlease is seeking multiple Senior Project Engineers to join our NSW projects, delivering large-scale construction with focus on safety, quality and collaboration. You will manage subcontractors, develop schedules, procurements, and value engineering to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, 5–7 years of experience, and proven ability to read drawings, coordinate teams, and travel to site locations around NSW.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction principles, methods, and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in planning, executing, and closing out construction projects.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress reports.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications for constructability and compliance.
• Monitor and track project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, identifying potential delays or cost overruns.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Participate in project meetings, contributing technical expertise and problem-solving solutions.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures on site.
• Assist in the procurement process, including evaluating bids and managing vendor relationships.

Skills

Construction principles & safety

Communication & collaboration

Blueprints & technical reading

Problem solving & detail

Teamwork & priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction.

For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.

We are dedicated to relationships, open and honest, true to our word, challenging in our approach, exceptional in everything we do, and one team. We live our values, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust.

The roles will be based out of one of our projects around NSW (Sydney CBD, Liverpool, Wetherill Park, Parramatta and or Rouse Hill).

About the role

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it’s important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are currently recruiting multiple Senior Project Engineers to join our team in NSW and support the delivery of multiple long-term projects in NSW.

In this position, you will play an integral role in managing subcontractors and suppliers to deliver a successful construction project. This includes developing and maintaining construction programs, implementing the project procurement strategy, value engineering, managing quality and ensuring high levels of Health and Safety at all times.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents in planning, executing, and closing out construction projects.

• Prepare and manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress reports.

• Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications for constructability and compliance.

• Monitor and track project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, identifying potential delays or cost overruns.

• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.

• Participate in project meetings, contributing technical expertise and problem-solving solutions.

• Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures on site.

• Assist in the procurement process, including evaluating bids and managing vendor relationships.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar role within the construction industry.

• Strong understanding of construction principles, methods, and safety regulations.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various project sites as required.

• Familiarity with Australian building codes and standards is highly desirable.

About Us

• We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.

• 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer

• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).

• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

• Access to employee networks - First Nations Mob, Pride (LGBTQI+), EmbRACE (culturally diverse); GEN (gender)

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.