Senior Project Engineer - Tier 1 Commercial Construction

CGC Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 builder delivering major commercial projects across Western Australia. You will work with the Project Manager to manage packages, coordinate design and procurement, and ensure on-time delivery.

This role offers strong career development, mentoring of junior engineers, and close collaboration with a seasoned WA project team on high-profile developments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing major commercial construction packages.
• Strong knowledge of structural, façade, services or complex building packages.
• Proven ability to coordinate design, procurement and programming.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage major construction packages from procurement through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Oversee construction programming, planning and sequencing of works.
• Manage design coordination, technical queries and engineering challenges.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Support and mentor junior Project Engineers and Site Engineers.
• Work collaboratively with the wider project team to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

Senior Project Engineer

Tier 1 contractor

Commercial projects

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Education

Construction Management

Engineering degree

Job description

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join one of Australia's leading Tier 1 construction companies, delivering major building projects across Western Australia.

With an impressive track record across commercial, education, healthcare, defence and major infrastructure developments, this highly regarded builder offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects alongside some of the industry's most experienced construction professionals.

Backed by a strong pipeline of work, established project teams and excellent internal career development opportunities, this is an exciting next step for a Senior Project Engineer looking to further their career within the Tier 1 construction space.

The Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you'll take responsibility for managing key construction packages, coordinating design and procurement, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage major construction packages from procurement through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Oversee construction programming, planning and sequencing of works.
• Manage design coordination, technical queries and engineering challenges.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Support and mentor junior Project Engineers and Site Engineers.
• Work collaboratively with the wider project team to drive successful outcomes.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a strong background in commercial building construction and a proven ability to manage complex construction packages.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Senior Project Engineer or accomplished Project Engineer with a reputable Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major commercial construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge across structural, façade, services or complex building packages.
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, programming and design coordination.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

What's on Offer?

• Leading Tier 1 builder: Join a nationally recognised construction business with a strong reputation across WA.
• Major project exposure: Work on technically challenging, high-profile commercial building developments.
• Competitive remuneration: Attractive salary package commensurate with experience | up to $220k package
• Career progression: Excellent opportunities to develop towards Project Manager and senior leadership positions.
• Strong project pipeline: Long-term opportunities across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Experienced leadership: Work alongside highly regarded construction professionals and established project teams.
• Employee benefits: Access to professional development, wellbeing initiatives and a range of corporate benefits.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer looking to take the next step with a leading Tier 1 builder, we'd love to hear from you.