Senior Project Engineer

Full House Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Vehicle

DIDO opportunities

Job summary

Full House Australia is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to lead utility and civil works on major Sydney infrastructure projects. You will work with experienced delivery teams to drive on-site execution and safety.

This role offers exposure to water, sewer, drainage, electrical, communications and gas packages, with a supportive Australian and Irish team, opportunities to mentor junior engineers and a competitive salary with vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in civil infrastructure
• Exposure to utility packages (water, sewer, drainage, electrical, communications or gas)
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree required
• Strong knowledge of site-based delivery, quality, safety and construction documentation
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage competing priorities in a live project environment
• Clear communication and a collaborative, hands-on approach

Responsibilities

• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, labour and plant on site
• Managing short-term programs, look-aheads and construction sequencing
• Preparing and reviewing RFIs, ITPs, SWMS, permits and quality documentation
• Monitoring progress, costs, productivity and project reporting
• Assisting with procurement, variations, claims and subcontractor management
• Working closely with Site Managers, Supervisors, Project Managers and client representatives
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within budget
• Building strong relationships across the project team and with key stakeholders
• At Senior Project Engineer level, leading key work fronts, mentoring junior engineers and taking greater responsibility for commercial, programme and client-management outcomes

Skills

Site delivery knowledge

Quality & safety documentation

Communication skills

Collaborative, hands-on approach

Commercial awareness

Client/stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Join a fast-growing civil contractor delivering major infrastructure and utilities packages across Sydney. With a strong Australian and Irish workforce, the business has built a genuinely collaborative, down-to-earth culture while continuing to secure high-profile Tier 1 projects across Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to take ownership of utility and civil works on complex projects, working alongside experienced delivery teams and well-regarded industry leaders.

The role

You will support the successful delivery of utilities and civil infrastructure works from planning through to completion. Depending on the project, this may include water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, communications, gas and associated civil works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, labour and plant on site
• Managing short-term programs, look-aheads and construction sequencing
• Preparing and reviewing RFIs, ITPs, SWMS, permits and quality documentation
• Monitoring progress, costs, productivity and project reporting
• Assisting with procurement, variations, claims and subcontractor management
• Working closely with Site Managers, Supervisors, Project Managers and client representatives
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within budget
• Building strong relationships across the project team and with key stakeholders
• At Senior Project Engineer level, leading key work fronts, mentoring junior engineers and taking greater responsibility for commercial, programme and client-management outcomes

About you:

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within civil infrastructure, utilities or major projects
• Exposure to utility packages including water, sewer, drainage, electrical, communications or gas
• A Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related qualification
• Strong knowledge of site-based delivery, quality, safety and construction documentation
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities in a live project environment
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work on major Tier 1 infrastructure projects across Sydney
• Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
• Be part of a supportive, social and high-performing Australian and Irish team
• Competitive salary package + vehicle
• DIDO opportunities are also available for engineers interested in project work outside Sydney