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Senior Project Engineer

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Job No: 497603

Work type:Full Time

Location:Townsville

Categories:Civil Engineering

Advertised:E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close:E. Australia Standard Time

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

 

About the role

BMD Constructions is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects, contributing to both day-to-day operations and overall project performance.

In this role, you’ll take ownership across technical and commercial aspects of delivery, working closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients. You’ll also support and mentor engineers, helping to build capability across the team while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Maintain strong HSEQ awareness and ensure compliance across all project activities
  • Coordinate contract administration, including insurances, bonds and project management plans
  • Monitor construction programmes and track project performance
  • Prepare and review monthly progress claims and subcontractor statements
  • Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement, including negotiation and contract finalisation
  • Identify and manage variations, extensions of time (EOTs) and contract risks
  • Oversee cost control, including cost analysis, budgeting and monthly valuations
  • Manage contract correspondence and maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants
  • Coordinate pre-start meetings and regular project meetings with stakeholders
  • Identify critical materials and ensure procurement aligns with project timelines
  • Lead and mentor engineers, delegating tasks and supporting development
  • Contribute to design management and overall project planning activities

 

About you

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within construction or infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of contract administration, cost control and commercial project delivery
  • Proven experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to manage risk, variations and contractual obligations
  • Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail
  • Commitment to safety, quality and environmental outcomes
  • Flexibility to travel to project sites as required

 

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

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