Senior Project Engineer - Civil

Sitzler Pty; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitzler Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Civil to join our WA team on a project-based, permanent full-time basis. This role provides technical, engineering and delivery support across complex civil construction projects in Western Australia, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, to specification and in accordance with programme, quality and commercial requirements.

The successful candidate will lead civil engineering activities, coordinate site teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Min 5 years in estimating, project coordination and project management.
• Nationally Recognised Construction Induction required.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with head contracts and subcontract conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering activities across allocated project works.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Manage project programmes and contribute to commercial performance.
• Support cost control, forecasting, variations and reporting.
• Ensure delivery meets design, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Drive Quality Assurance and WHS processes.
• Build relationships with clients and delivery partners.
• Work with Project Managers and take on increasing responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Contract administration

WHS knowledge

Client relationship management

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Industry equivalent qualification

Nationally Recognised Construction Induction

Job description

Location: Project based, Western Australia

Job Category: Engineering

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Job Description

Sitzler Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Civil to join our WA team on a project-based, permanent full-time basis.

This role is responsible for providing technical, engineering and delivery support across complex civil construction projects in Western Australia, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, to specification and in accordance with programme, quality and commercial requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering activities across allocated project works, ensuring alignment with approved designs, specifications, contractual obligations and relevant Australian Standards.
• Leading engineering and project activities from planning through to completion
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers
• Managing project programmes and contributing to commercial performance
• Supporting cost control, forecasting, variations and project reporting
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with design, specifications, quality and safety requirements
• Driving Quality Assurance and WHS processes across project delivery
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and delivery partners
• Working closely with Project Managers and taking on increasing responsibility across project delivery

The successful candidate will bring strong civil construction experience, sound technical judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic project environment. You will be a collaborative and proactive professional with a commitment to safety, quality, delivery excellence and building effective working relationships across project teams.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Minimum level of knowledge/skills/training required to carry out the job:

• Nationally Recognised Construction Induction
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical), Construction Management, Project Management or industry equivalent related qualification
• Minimum of 5 years in estimating, project coordination and project management
• Comprehensive understanding of construction / civil materials, methods and sequencing
• Project planning, programming and resource management capability e.g. sequencing, scheduling and resource allocation
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS, quality systems and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong contract administration and commercial management skills (variations, claims, cost control)
• Detailed understanding of head contract and subcontract conditions, including risk allocation
• Leadership and team management capability across site and project personnel