Senior Project Engineer: Lead Structural Concrete Projects

O BRIEN CIVIL PTY LTD; Perth; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Brien Civil is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead structural concrete construction within civil projects in Western Australia. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality package work, resolving site challenges, and progressively taking responsibility for project performance and commercial outcomes.

You will guide budgets, procurement, and contracts while mentoring junior engineers. This opportunity offers direct exposure to senior management and a clear pathway toward

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering structural concrete projects.
• Proven ability to plan concrete construction sequences and manage interfaces with earthworks, piling and civil works.
• Experience in project cost control, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site resources.
• Ability to develop, monitor and manage construction programs.
• Strong understanding of structural drawings, construction tolerances, ITPs, quality requirements and construction specifications.
• Experience in procurement, variations, claims and contract administration.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of structural concrete, FRP and associated civil work packages.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve site challenges.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers, plant and project resources.
• Manage construction methodologies, sequencing, and short-term planning.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, and program performance.
• Support project budgets, cost forecasting, procurement, variations, and claims.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Mentor and support development of Project Engineers and Site Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Contract administration

Scheduling & programming

Subcontractor management

Construction methodology

Quality & safety

Risk management

Client & stakeholder engagement

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

O’Brien Civil is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead structural concrete construction within civil projects in Western Australia. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality package work, resolving site challenges, and progressively taking responsibility for project performance and commercial outcomes.

You will guide budgets, procurement, and contracts while mentoring junior engineers. This opportunity offers direct exposure to senior management and a clear pathway toward