About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles provides exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you’ll help deliver challenging projects, supported by leadership within an inclusive people-first culture.

About the Role

BMD is in a significant growth phase with a strong pipeline of projects in hand and as a result, we are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to oversee a civil package of works as part of the Tonkin Extension Alliance team. 

You will provide comprehensive onsite engineering services and technical leadership to fearlessly strive towards safety, environmental, specification, design and contractual requirements. Drawing on your learnings from a successful career in civil infrastructure project delivery, you will be self-motivated to mentor Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Graduates to achieve innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical design reviews and engineering calculations for major civil works including roads, bridges, drainage, and earthworks
• Manage project delivery schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure on-time completion
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality assurance checks to maintain construction standards
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities throughout project lifecycle
• Prepare and review technical documentation, method statements, and construction drawings
• Identify and resolve design conflicts, constructability issues, and technical challenges
• Implement risk management strategies and ensure compliance with AS/NZS standards and specifications
• Oversee surveying activities, setting out, and dimensional control for construction works
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize project outcomes and cost efficiency
• Chair technical meetings and provide regular progress reporting to senior management
• Ensure adherence to BMD's safety management system and environmental obligations
• Support tender preparation and contract administration activities

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (preferably with CPEng or RPEQ registration)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with stakeholder management experience
• Preferably 8+ years' onsite experience on major infrastructure projects (highways, bridges, marine works)
• Strong understanding of Australian construction codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Passionate about excellent health, safety, environmental and quality outcomes
• Motivation to achieve value-for-money results and continuous improvement
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of contract administration and commercial management principles

Benefits

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported, personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers