Senior Project Engineer

Lendlease Corporation; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being program

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Extra wellbeing days

Career development opportunities

Bonus scheme and salary-sacrifice options

Job summary

Lendlease Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Perth. You will lead procurement and construction functions while managing site/project engineers to ensure project delivery aligns with safety, budget, and quality standards.

With a keen focus on mentorship, EHS compliance, and collaboration, you will oversee planning and financial management across diverse projects. The role offers extensive benefits including health programs, flexible arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years on-site construction delivery experience.
• Proven track record on large-scale building projects ($100M+).
• Strong programme development, cost control and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and construction functions.
• Manage site/project engineers.
• Ensure safe, timely, budget-constrained delivery within quality standards.
• Oversee construction planning and productivity.
• Handle financial and contract management.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and champion innovative solutions.

Skills

On-site construction delivery experience

Programme development

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

About the role

Senior Project Engineer in Perth. Lead procurement and construction functions, manage site/project engineers and ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Oversee construction planning, productivity, sustainability, EHS compliance, quality assurance, financial and contract management. Mentor junior staff, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, drive collaboration across disciplines, foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and champion innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and construction functions
• Manage site/project engineers
• Ensure safe, timely, budget‑constrained delivery within quality standards
• Oversee construction planning, productivity, sustainability, EHS compliance, quality assurance
• Handle financial and contract management
• Mentor junior staff
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and champion innovative solutions

Qualifications

• 7+ years on‑site construction delivery experience
• Proven track record on large‑scale building projects ($100M+)
• Strong programme development, cost control and risk management skills
• Experience resolving design and coordination issues
• Leadership and effective subcontractor management experience
• Deep understanding of EHS, quality and sustainability standards
• Excellent stakeholder communication and problem‑solving skills
• Based centrally or in the Northern/Western suburbs advantageous

Benefits

• Health & Well‑being program – leave to relax, health assessments, gym/exercise discounts
• Flexible work arrangements, purchase of additional annual leave, family support benefits
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer
• 3 extra wellbeing days per year
• Large pipeline of projects for career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and salary‑sacrifice options
• Employee networks – First Nations Mob, Pride, EMBRACE, GEN

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. Adjustments can be made to assist applicants during the process.