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Senior Project Engineer

Design & Build Recruitment

The Role

Overview

Senior Project Engineer to coordinate sub‑contractors and deliver a mixed‑use project.

Key Responsibilities

  • project planning
  • coordination
  • quality control
  • procurement
  • cost control
  • design coordination

Tasks

-Assist with planning, programming and project sequencing -Manage coordination of subcontractors and consultants across structure, façade, services and finishes -Drive quality, safety and delivery outcomes across the build -Lead and mentor a team of engineers / project coordinators -Support procurement, cost control, design coordination and client interfacing

Requirements

  • ms project
  • p6
  • leader
  • 7+ years
  • project management
  • building stages

What You Bring

-Ambitious, high-performing engineer seeking progression into PM -Capable leader with proven ability to mentor project engineers/coordinators -Skilled in programming (MS Project, Asta or P6) -Pathway into Project Management -Stable, long pipeline of work in Sydney -Knowledge of all building stages from from structure through to finishes -Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 builders on projects valued $50M+ -7+ years’ experience in the commercial or residential construction sector in Australia

Benefits

-Attractive salary package & support for continued career development -Work under experienced senior leadership with excellent systems

The Company

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Civil Construction

Construction

Engineering

Property

Renewable Energy

Architecture

Manufacturing

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