Senior Project Engineer

Coleambally; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile + Laptop

Novated leases

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work env.

Job summary

SRG Utilities in Sydney’s Greater Parramatta region seeks a Senior Project Engineer to drive delivery of a major water infrastructure project. You’ll coordinate civil, utilities and construction activities, lead safety and environmental compliance, and manage procurement, planning and stakeholder engagement.

You will own key project packages, oversee subcontractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high-quality documentation and risk management throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years as a Senior Project Engineer in civil/utilities/water infrastructure.
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong safety leadership capability.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution, leadership and relationship skills.
• Adaptability to changing structure, process, information, and technology.
• Experience in estimation costing and working to a budget.
• Understanding of construction principles in a multi-disciplinary contracting environment.
• Ability to read budgets and interpret variance reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project works to scope, budget, and program with proper construction methods.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, variations and claims.
• Manage subcontractor performance, claims and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and margins and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate procurement, labour, plant and resources for delivery.
• Manage technical, quality and project documentation (ITPs, inspections, handover).
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and teams to resolve issues.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Support environmental management and ensure environmental compliance.
• Ensure teams comply with management plans, policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Contract management

Verbal & written communication

Leadership & team coordination

Problem solving & negotiation

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Utilities division, supporting the delivery of a major water infrastructure project in Sydney’s Greater Parramatta region.

Working as part of an experienced project team, you will play a key role in delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure, coordinating engineering, construction and commercial activities across complex pipeline works. This project involves the relocation of a major potable watermain at Sydney Water’s Camellia site to facilitate the future construction of a Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF).

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will take ownership of key project packages, coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders, support planning and procurement activities, and help drive safe, efficient and successful project delivery.

Works will include:

• Construction of approximately 770m of new DN1200/DN1400 potable water pipeline, including welded steel pipework and reinforced concrete encasement.
• Bulk excavation, trench support, groundwater management and dewatering, including the management of potentially contaminated soils and groundwater.
• Construction of valve chambers and associated infrastructure, alongside the relocation of an existing sewer pressure main.
• Pressure testing, disinfection, commissioning and connection to the existing operational water network, including decommissioning approximately 480m of the existing watermain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver project works in accordance with scope, budget, program and required construction methodologies.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, variations and claims.
• Manage subcontractor performance, claims and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and margins, identifying issues and corrective actions.
• Coordinate procurement, labour, plant and resources to support project delivery.
• Manage technical, quality and project documentation, including ITPs, inspections and handover.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and project teams to resolve technical, commercial and scheduling issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with project safety requirements and procedures.
• Support environmental management and ensure compliance with project environmental requirements.
• Ensure project teams and subcontractors comply with relevant management plans, policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-7 years as a Senior Project Engineer in the Construction Industry (Civil, Utilities and Water Infrastructure projects preferred).
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management
• Strong safety leadership capability.
• Effective verbal and written communication capability.
• High level of personal resilience and persistence.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution management skills.
• Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn, and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing structure,
• process, information, and/or technology.
• Excellent relationship building, problem solving, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience in estimation costing for projects and working to a budget.
• A sound understanding and knowledge of construction principles in a multi-disciplinary contracting environment.
• A sound level of business and commercial acumen backed by a sound ability to create, read, and interpret budgets, financial statements and analyse variance reports.

About Us:

At SRG Utilities, we empower Australian communities by delivering essential services that support a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. With over 40 years of experience, we’re big enough to tackle large-scale projects, yet small enough to ensure every contribution matters.

We specialize in utility infrastructure, including cable laying, water, sewer, and gas pipelines, drainage, and concrete construction. Our teams work hands-on, seeing firsthand the real-world impact of their efforts.

SRG Utilities is a place where you can challenge yourself, grow, and build a meaningful career. Our collaborative and driven people thrive on ownership and innovation, creating countless opportunities for personal and professional development.

We Offer:

• Mobile + Laptop
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Novated leases.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

SRG Global fully support and promote organic growth within our organisation. This is an opportunity to gain further experience and career progression.

SRG Global are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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