Senior Project Engineer

Hindmarsh; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

A birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives that support you

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead and mentor a team delivering a major $300M health and aged care development in Sydney. You will own key construction packages from procurement through to completion, coordinating design, site and technical requirements while driving program, quality and outcomes.

The role offers leadership opportunities within a large project team and exposure to complex delivery challenges.

Qualifications

• Significant project engineering experience in commercial construction.
• Ability to own major work packages from procurement to completion.
• Strong planning, programming and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven leadership with the capacity to mentor junior engineers.
• Experience coordinating design, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Decision-maker with the confidence to lead and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of major construction packages from procurement through to completion.
• Drive programming, coordination and technical outcomes across responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Manager and commercial team to resolve complex challenges.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve milestones.
• Develop scopes of work and provide input into procurement and tender assessments.
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings, technical submissions, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve design, technical and constructability issues.
• Manage subcontractor performance to meet safety, quality, program and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams during construction.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Cadets.

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Lead and mentor developing engineers while building the experience and capability to take the next step in your career

Hindmarsh is looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the team delivering a major $300M health and aged care development in Sydney.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer looking for more than just their next project. The scale and complexity of this development will provide exposure across all aspects of major project delivery, while giving you the opportunity to take on genuine leadership responsibility within a large and experienced project team.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll take ownership of major construction packages from procurement through to completion, coordinating design, technical and site requirements while helping drive program, quality and delivery outcomes.

Importantly, you'll also play a leadership role within the engineering team, mentoring Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Cadets and developing the people management and decision-making skills that will prepare you for the next stage of your career.

You will be responsible for:

• Taking ownership of major construction packages from procurement through to completion
• Driving programming, coordination and technical outcomes across your areas of responsibility
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Manager and commercial team to resolve complex construction challenges
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project milestones
• Developing scopes of work and providing technical input into procurement and tender assessments
• Managing RFIs, shop drawings, technical submissions, ITPs and quality requirements
• Proactively identifying and resolving design, technical and constructability issues
• Managing subcontractor performance to achieve safety, quality, program and project requirements
• Providing technical guidance and support to site teams throughout construction
• Mentoring and developing Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Cadets and helping create a collaborative, high-performing engineering team

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant project engineering experience within commercial construction, ideally with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor
• Experience working on large and complex construction projects
• Strong technical construction knowledge and the capability to take ownership of major work packages
• Experience coordinating design, consultants, subcontractors and site teams
• Strong planning, programming and problem-solving capability
• The confidence to lead, make decisions and support the development of junior team members
• A genuine ambition to continue developing your leadership capability and progress your career
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh.

At Hindmarsh, you'll join a team known for delivering quality projects and creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. We combine the strength of a respected national business with a collaborative, people-first culture where you're more than just a number.

This project represents a unique opportunity to build your experience at a different scale. At $300M, you'll be exposed to the complexity, coordination and leadership required to successfully deliver a major health and aged care development, while working alongside experienced construction professionals who will support your continued development.

For an ambitious Senior Project Engineer, this is an opportunity to move beyond managing packages and start building the broader leadership capability required for future Project Management roles.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work