Senior Project Engineer
Join to apply for the Senior Project Engineer role at Design & Build Recruitment. Our client is a leading marine and piling contractor delivering complex waterfront, structural, and nearshore civil projects across Australia. With a strong pipeline of major works underway, they seek an experienced Senior Project Engineer with proven sheet piling and tubular piling experience to take a key role across multiple marine infrastructure projects.
Opportunity
This role suits someone who thrives in challenging marine environments and enjoys owning technical, commercial, and site‑based engineering responsibilities end‑to‑end. You'll support the Project Manager while leading engineers, subcontractors and supervisors across piling, wharf structures, cofferdams, jetty works and temporary overwater construction methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead engineering delivery across marine civil works, including sheet piling, tubular piling, driven piles and overwater foundations.
* Oversee methodology, staging, lift studies and construction sequencing for piling and marine structures.
* Manage budgets, forecasting, commercial reporting and cost control.
* Drive QA, ITPs, verification checks and compliance with design specifications.
* Support procurement, subcontractor engagement and materials/equipment tracking.
* Coordinate temporary works design reviews, risk assessments and engineering controls.
* Supervise junior engineers and support a strong safety‑first culture on site.
* Liaise with client representatives, maritime authorities and key project stakeholders.
* Provide progress reporting, program updates, technical advice and on‑site problem solving.
About You
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
* Must have hands‑on project experience with sheet piling and tubular piling.
* Strong background in marine and nearshore infrastructure delivery.
* Demonstrated capability in managing subcontractors, cost control and technical compliance.
* Confident in complex marine environments – barges, crane operations, cofferdams and temporary works.
* Strong communicator with leadership capability and a proactive approach to delivery.
* Comfortable with FIFO/DIDO rosters where required.
Why Apply
* Join a respected Tier 2 marine contractor with a strong national pipeline.
* Clear career pathway to Project Manager.
* Competitive salary + project uplift/allowances.
* Work on challenging, high‑profile marine infrastructure projects.
If you bring the required piling experience and want to take the next step in your marine engineering career, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion to Jimmy Stewart on or .
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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