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Senior Project Engineer

📍 Australia

Construction DT Infrastructure

Job Description

Reporting to the Project Manager, we have an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to manage technical, operational, and commercial responsibilities whilst reducing delivery and governance risk. You will also maintain workload balance within the project team. This role is essential to sustaining performance, meeting work commitments, and supporting ongoing project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop strategic alliances with suppliers and subcontractors

Plan, coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with time, budget and quality requirements

Effectively manage and monitor construction performance and progress

Preparation of progress and compliance reporting

Coordinate and supervise technical aspects of the project

Assist with the preparation of site construction budgets and reports

Verification of subcontractors' claims and variations

Manage and lead personnel; prioritise work efficiently

About You

Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.

Minimum of 5 Years engineering experience in the rail industry

Project planning / management skills

Experienced and able to prepare and analyse tenders and estimates

Demonstrated ability in proactively build relationships with key stakeholders and develop new business opportunities

Ability to lead and inspire teams

Well-developed conceptual, analytical and planning skills

Why Work For DTI

Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.

Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.

Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.

Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.

Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work‑life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 28, 2026
Job Type: Construction
Location: Australia
Company: DT Infrastructure

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