Senior Project Engineer

Step into a Senior Project Engineer role with real authority on a technically demanding, high-security defence project.

We are conducting an exclusive search to find the right SPE for a significant defence project in Darwin. However, you

must be an Australian Citizen eligible for NV1 clearance.

High-end salary & relocation package tailored to secure the right person

$350M - High-security defence project

(2+ year program)

Technically complex build with strong engineering focus

Principal contractor with ongoing opportunities beyond this project

Long-term role with clear career progression

The Organisation Currently recognised as a trusted, key provider in the sector, this principal contractor has secured multiple government and defence projects, delivering a strong forward pipeline of ongoing work and long-term project continuity.

For over forty years now, they have successfully delivered projects across the Civil infrastructure landscape, traditionally partnering with various government agencies.

One of the organisation's "core strengths" identifies them as being regarded for fair, honest and straightforward contractor. It's widely known that clients can rely on the commitments they make and the manner in which they conduct themselves.

About the Role We seek a competent and proven Senior Project Engineer who can demonstrate capability across varied Building disciplines (Building), ideally within the government and defence sector delivery environment. To date, our client's success has incorporated design and construct delivery models such as "Managing Contractor" engagements and we are seeking candidates who have comparable experience.

The focus will see you responsible for the successful completion of the project technical requirements and within budget, time, WHS and quality requirements, including appropriate site supervision, administration and reporting.

With a focus on managing critical project packages on major defence base upgrades, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skillsets at a competent level with a Tier 1 or 2 principal contractor to be considered.

Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.

Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.

Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel's performance) and report regularly on project status.

Assign responsibilities and mentor project team.

Cooperate and communicate effectively with the project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.

Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A degree qualified (Construction Management, Q.S, Civil Engineer) or Diploma Qualified with experience across varied building packages

Strong demonstrable experience in construction management with reputable local contractors working on construction projects ranging in value from $50M+

Be an Australian citizen and be eligible for defence security clearance.

Advanced MS Office skills

Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.

Project management and supervision skills

Decision-making ability and leadership skills

Benefits:

Stability - solid workbook with significant government projects awarded.

Professional environment where processes, procedures and projects are comparable with the "top tier" sector, yet the workplace culture still retains "family company values."

If you are interested in this role and meet the listed requirements, please reply promptly, as we are ready to engage now.

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