Senior Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

About the role

SRG Utilities is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer for its Utilities division to support a major water infrastructure project in Sydney's Greater Parramatta region. Working with an experienced project team, you will deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure, coordinating engineering, construction and commercial activities across complex pipeline works, including the relocation of a major potable watermain at Sydney Water's Camellia site to make way for a future Water Resource Recovery Facility.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver project works in line with scope, budget, program and required construction methods.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, variations and claims, and manage subcontractor performance, claims and contracts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and margins, and coordinate procurement, labour, plant and resources.
• Manage technical, quality and project documentation, including ITPs, inspections and handover.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and project teams on technical, commercial and scheduling issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support environmental management and compliance.

Required profile

• 5-7 years as a Senior Project Engineer in construction, with civil, utilities and water infrastructure projects preferred.
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience in estimation and costing, and a sound understanding of construction principles in a multi-disciplinary contracting environment.
• Business and commercial acumen, including reading budgets, financial statements and variance reports.

Required skills

• Strong safety leadership and effective verbal and written communication.
• Stakeholder management, conflict resolution, negotiation and leadership.
• Adaptability to rapid change in structure, process, information and technology.

What we offer

• Mobile and laptop.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Novated leases.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and career progression.