Senior Project Engineer

The Technical and Engineering Network; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Local Perth metro work

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

The Technical and Engineering Network in Perth seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer to drive civil infrastructure and land development projects across the Perth metro area.

Working with the Project Manager to oversee strategy, subcontractor management and client relations from site setup through to practical completion and handover. This senior role offers long-term work locally with a strong project pipeline and a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing major civil projects.
• Experience with land subdivision and infrastructure.
• Strong commercial acumen and budgeting skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication.
• Knowledge of WA council specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery for civil infrastructure and subdivision builds.
• Manage project programs, forecasts, and progress claims.
• Lead procurement and subcontractor engagement.
• Enforce site safety, environmental compliance, and QA.
• Act as main contact for developers, consultants, local authorities.
• Mentor site teams and project engineers.

Skills

Civil construction leadership

Subdivisions experience

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Site safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to drive civil infrastructure and land development projects throughout the Perth metro area. Working with the Project Manager to oversee project strategy, subcontractor management and client relations from site setup through to practical completion and handover.

Why Join?

• Drive high-profile land subdivision and civil infrastructure projects across Perth
• Secure long-term career stability backed by a strong project pipeline
• Benefit from working locally in Perth metro with zero FIFO travel required
• Lead a collaborative, well-resourced team within a leading civil contractor
• Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + Super + Vehicle (Depending on Experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee complete project delivery for major civil infrastructure and subdivision builds
• Manage overall project programs, commercial forecasts, and financial progress claims
• Lead trade procurement, contract administration, and subcontractor engagements
• Enforce stringent site safety, environmental compliance, and quality standards
• Serve as the main point of contact for land developers, consultants, and local authorities
• Guide, mentor, and direct site teams, project engineers, and site supervisors

What You'll Bring:

• Strong track record as an Engineer in civil construction or subdivisions
• Extensive experience in bulk earthworks, service reticulation, drainage and roadworks
• Exceptional commercial acumen, high-level contract negotiation, and budget management
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of local WA council specifications and civil engineering standards
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

This senior position is an ideal fit for a civil construction professional looking to secure long term work locally in Perth with an established market contractor.