Senior Project Engineer

BMD; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD Constructions in Townsville is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the delivery of upcoming road infrastructure projects. Based in Townsville, or relocating, you will own technical and commercial aspects, partner with clients and subcontractors, and mentor engineers.

You will ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while developing team capability and contributing to project performance and value outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Senior/Project Engineer on major civil works.
• Proven road construction experience essential.
• Experience with pipeline projects is advantageous.
• Strong contract administration and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HSEQ compliance across activities.
• Coordinate contract administration, insurances & bonds.
• Monitor programs and drive performance against milestones.
• Prepare monthly progress claims and subcontractor statements.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement and procurement.
• Identify variations, EOTs and contractual risks.
• Oversee cost forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Site Engineers.
• Support design management and delivery strategies.
• Drive productivity on large civil projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Contract administration

Cost control

Risk management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure works across North Queensland, including major road and civil construction projects, we are looking to expand our high-performing delivery team in Townsville.

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure works across North Queensland, including major road and civil construction projects, we are looking to expand our high-performing delivery team in Townsville.

About the role

BMD Constructions is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer to join our North Queensland team. Based in Townsville, or open to candidates willing to relocate, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of upcoming road infrastructure projects, while contributing to overall project performance, commercial outcomes and team development.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of both technical and commercial aspects of project delivery, working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. You will also provide leadership and mentoring to engineers across the project team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain strong HSEQ awareness and ensure compliance across all project activities
• Coordinate contract administration, including insurances, bonds and project management plans
• Monitor construction programs and drive project performance against key milestones
• Prepare and review monthly progress claims and subcontractor statements
• Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement, including procurement, negotiation and contract finalisation
• Identify and manage variations, extensions of time (EOTs) and contractual risks
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, budgeting and monthly financial reporting
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key project stakeholders
• Coordinate pre-start meetings and ongoing project meetings
• Identify critical materials and resources to ensure procurement aligns with construction programs
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Engineers and Site Engineers
• Support design management activities and contribute to project planning and delivery strategies
• Drive productivity and construction outcomes across large-scale civil infrastructure projects

About you

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer delivering major civil infrastructure projects
• Proven road construction experience is essential, with experience across highways, intersections, pavements, earthworks and associated civil works
• Pipeline construction experience will be highly regarded
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost control and commercial project delivery
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholder relationships
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, variations and contractual obligations
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of organisation, planning and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental outcomes
• Based in Townsville or willing to relocate to support upcoming North Queensland projects

Why BMD?

At BMD, we’re committed to the long-term success of our people. As a privately owned business, we offer unique career opportunities, stability and exposure to some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects.

You’ll benefit from:

• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Being part of a high-performing and collaborative team
• The opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects across North Queensland
• A supportive culture built on our core values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven
• A business committed to safety, innovation and delivering exceptional outcomes

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers