Senior Project Engineer
Australia, Queensland
Experience: Not applicable
Infrastructure
Introduction
I'm partnering with one of Queensland's most respected commercial builders to source an experienced Senior Project Engineer for a complex, live-environment hospital project in Brisbane. This is an opportunity to join a builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering landmark projects and developing high-performing construction professionals.
Working closely with an experienced Project Manager and Site Manager, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of a technically complex vertical construction project valued at approximately $50 million.
What are you going to do
You'll be involved in delivering a highly technical project within an operational healthcare environment, requiring exceptional planning, stakeholder management and construction methodology.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Lead project engineering activities from commencement through to completion.
- Manage procurement and subcontract packages.
- Develop and monitor construction programmes and short-term lookaheads.
- Coordinate design, consultants and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
- Drive quality assurance, inspections and compliance.
- Manage RFIs, variations and project documentation.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain programme and budget objectives.
- Mentor Graduate and Project Engineers within the team.
- Build strong relationships with consultants, clients and subcontractors.
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
- Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- 6+ years' experience delivering commercial construction projects with a reputable head contractor.
- Previous experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer on projects valued $30M+.
- Strong understanding of structural and services coordination.
- Experience delivering technically challenging builds such as health, laboratories, education, major commercial or complex refurbishments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive attitude with aspirations to continue progressing into Project Management.
What we offer
- Great salary package
- Opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading commercial builders.
- Landmark Brisbane project with genuine technical complexity.
- Strong pipeline of major projects secured across South East Queensland.
- Clear career progression into Project Management.
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an industry-leading team.
- Supportive culture that genuinely invests in its people.
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or at r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat.