Civil Construction Project Leader

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Senior Project Engineer Position

This is an exciting opportunity to take your engineering career to the next level as a Senior Project Engineer.

You will be the technical and commercial lead on-site, driving the successful delivery of civil construction projects. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing engineering execution, contract administration, and project coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and efficiently.

About the Role:

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and championing a positive safety culture, ensuring an engaged project team who are empowered to call out and resolve all safety concerns.

You will also oversee daily coordination of engineering deliverables and ensure site alignment with program schedules.

In addition, you will provide technical sign-off on construction methodologies and validate plans against project and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and champion a positive safety culture ensuring an engaged project team who are empowered to call out and resolve all safety concerns.
  • Champion a learning culture in the project to drive continual improvement.
  • Oversee daily coordination of engineering deliverables and ensure site alignment with program schedules.
  • Provide technical sign-off on construction methodologies and validate plans against project and compliance standards.
  • Lead and review subcontractor claims, variations, NODs, and EOTs.
  • Maintain detailed cost tracking and provide commercial input in line with project budgets.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and liaise with consultants and internal teams to resolve them efficiently.
  • Guide and develop Project Engineers and Site Engineers, contributing to performance reviews and structured development.
  • Represent the company in meetings with clients, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (required); qualifications in Project or Construction Management highly regarded.
  • At least 8–9 years of experience in civil construction, with proven site-based project delivery experience.
  • Deep technical knowledge across civil disciplines including roads, drainage, earthworks, and underground services.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience with cost tracking, forecasting, and contract administration.
  • Skilled in leading teams, reviewing engineering deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and construction/project management platforms.
  • WA Construction White Card and current C Class Driver's Licence (required).
  • First Aid Certificate and ISO systems familiarity (preferred).
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence across site and senior stakeholders.
  • Adaptable, composed, and solutions-driven in high-pressure and fast-paced environments.

Benefits:

  • Exposure to a variety of civil projects across Perth and regional WA.
  • Opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced project teams.
  • Career development pathways with a growing company that invests in its people.
  • Strong values-driven culture with a supportive team environment.

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