Senior Project Engineer – Data Centre Delivery

CPB Contractors; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development & promotion

Cross-sector opportunities

Health & wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CPB Contractors is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer (Building) to lead major work packages on a high-value data centre project in Melbourne. You will direct planning, procurement and on-site delivery with autonomy within a supportive project team.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive safety, quality, cost control and schedule performance, and collaborate with clients and partners to ensure successful handover. This is a senior, career-defining role within a leading contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects valued at $150M+.
• Ability to lead complex work packages and coordinate multiple stakeholders, disciplines and contractors.
• Strong commercial understanding, including cost control, forecasting, contract administration and project reporting.
• Experience managing procurement and subcontractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Sound technical knowledge and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Building project experience will be highly regarded.
• The ability to earn trust quickly and build strong working relationships at every level.
• A genuine interest in developing people and leading from the front.
• Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Owning the delivery of key project work packages from planning through to completion
• Leading subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to keep works moving safely, efficiently and to program
• Driving construction planning, staging and sequencing to optimise delivery outcomes
• Managing cost, quality, safety and schedule performance across your scope of works
• Working through complex challenges, mitigating risks and finding practical solutions in a live project environment
• Contributing to forecasting, budgeting, reporting and commercial decision-making
• Building strong relationships with clients, delivery partners and key project stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Graduates as they develop their careers

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract administration

Project reporting

Procurement management

Subcontractor coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

CPB Contractors is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer (Building) to lead major work packages on a high-value data centre project in Melbourne. You will direct planning, procurement and on-site delivery with autonomy within a supportive project team.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive safety, quality, cost control and schedule performance, and collaborate with clients and partners to ensure successful handover. This is a senior, career-defining role within a leading contractor.