Senior Project Engineer - Towers

Acciona Construcción; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a leader to oversee regional tower construction, coordinating foundations readiness, steel delivery and erection sequencing while mentoring site engineers and supervisors. The role focuses on delivering on program, cost and risk targets across multiple work fronts.

The ideal candidate has experience in transmission tower or structural works, a strong grasp of foundations and fabrication processes, and a proven track record of managing complex site delivery with safety and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transmission tower or structural works.
• Strong understanding of foundations, steel fabrication and erection.
• Ability to manage site delivery across multiple work fronts and interfaces.
• Solid knowledge of construction safety, risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of tower works to program and methodology.
• Coordinate foundations readiness, steel delivery and erection sequencing.
• Manage interfaces between foundations, logistics, access, fabrication and erection teams.
• Resolve RFIs and design clarifications for site teams.
• Monitor progress, risk, quality and safety, and drive recovery plans.
• Mentor project engineers, site engineers and supervisors.

Skills

Tower construction coordination

Foundations & steel knowledge

Site delivery leadership

Safety, risk & compliance

Education

Civil/Structural/Construction engineering qualification

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Lead tower construction across multiple regional work fronts, coordinate foundations, steel and erection, and mentor site engineers at ACCIONA.

Benefits

• Own daily delivery of tower works across multiple work fronts
• Coordinate foundations, steel, logistics and erection interfaces
• Access mentoring and leadership development pathways at ACCIONA

Project Information

Help deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line project that will connect more than 3,000 MW of new renewable generation to the grid and power up to one million homes. The scope spans earthworks and access tracks, tower foundations, steel supply and erection, logistics and regional camp accommodation.

About the Opportunity

Report to the Construction Manager - Towers and lead day-to-day delivery of tower works, from foundations readiness through steel delivery, erection and completion. Work with construction managers and the foundations, logistics, safety, environment and commercial teams to keep works on program, cost and risk targets. Resolve technical and site issues, answer RFIs and drive productivity across multiple, geographically dispersed work fronts. You will also mentor project engineers, site engineers and supervisors, and shape how towers are built.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Lead day-to-day delivery of tower works to program and methodology
• Coordinate foundations readiness, steel delivery and erection sequencing
• Manage interfaces between foundations, logistics, access, fabrication and erection teams
• Resolve RFIs, technical queries and design clarifications for site teams
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity and compliance
• Monitor progress, risk, quality and safety, and drive recovery plans
• Mentor project engineers, site engineers and supervisors

Required Skills and Competencies

• Civil, structural or construction engineering qualification
• Experience delivering transmission tower or structural works
• Sound knowledge of foundations, steel fabrication and erection
• Managed site delivery across multiple work fronts and interfaces
• Strong understanding of construction safety, risk and compliance

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.