Senior / Project Engineer – $50m+ Project

Amida Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group in Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead delivery of large-scale commercial refurbishments and new build projects.

You will plan, coordinate, and manage on-site activities, liaise with consultants and stakeholders, and ensure drawings and specifications are followed. The role requires post-tension concrete experience, strong financial reporting, and excellent communication skills to drive on-time, quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–15+ years’ experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with post-tension concrete structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute construction works on site.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and consultants on site.
• Monitor construction programs, procurement schedules and milestones.
• Support project reporting, progress claims and cost tracking.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Growing national head contractor with a good pipeline of commercial projects
• Having experience with refurbishment, structures and mechanical services would be ideal
• Fast track career progression and brilliant company culture

Great opportunity to work with a head contractor working on blue chip commercial projects with an excellent culture. Projects are across multiple sectors.

Our client is a growing and leading construction group delivering high-quality commercial projects and have an expanding pipeline across NSW. They are seeking a driven and capable Senior / Project Engineer to join its growing construction team.

Current projects are of a structural refurbishment and partial new build nature in commercial sectors and having experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 would be ideal. Having delivered concrete structures as well as mechanical services would be ideal on projects up to $50m+. Having experience managing consultants and approvals as well as a design management skillset would be helpful.

You will be responsible for the daily delivery of high quality and on-time construction projects, ensuring that the projects are completed to documented drawings, specifications and nominated timeframes.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Project Delivery & Site Coordination

• Planning, coordination and execution of construction works
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and consultants on site
• Monitoring construction programs, procurement schedules and project milestones
• Reviewing construction drawings, shop drawings and technical documentation
• Resolving technical issues and contributing to value engineering initiatives

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Overseeing quality control across site activities
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and statutory requirements
• Supporting site safety systems, inspections and reporting

Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Supporting project reporting, progress claims and cost tracking
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Assisting the Project Manager/Project Director with day-to-day project administration as required

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or similar
• Minimum 5 - 15+ years’ experience
• Experience in post-tension concrete structures
• Detailed knowledge of local council and regulatory requirements / standards
• Strong project financial reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite

This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.