Senior Project Engineer

Charterhouse
Sydney, NSW
A$850-$885 p/d
Engineering → Civil/Structural Engineering
Contract
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


  • NSW Government Agency
  • Contract Role - Until end of 2025
  • $850-$885 per day + Super
  • Clyde Location - Flexible Working Available

Primary Purpose of the Role

  • Provide planning, engineering, and/or site construction support for projects.
  • Provide technical advice to support the successful delivery of projects.
  • Mentor and share knowledge to build the technical capability of the Project Engineering & Support team.

Key Accountabilities

  • Liaise with clients and stakeholders to assess principal, technological, and systemic requirements; conduct site surveys and consult with subject matter experts.
  • Collaborate with Program/Project Managers and Planners on scoping, initial costing, and project planning.
  • Assist in preparing Project Management Plans (PMP) and associated documentation (safety, environmental, IWP, ITP, and quality plans) to meet organisational standards.
  • Support setup of project controls for cost and progress reporting.
  • Coordinate risk management workshops and rail safety reviews.
  • Review drawings and design documents for technical accuracy and suitability.
  • Ensure safety in design and constructability assessments with project teams.
  • Participate in tender evaluations, ensuring technical compliance and suitability.
  • Monitor and report project progress on scope, schedule, quality, cost, earned value, and estimates.
  • Coordinate project handover and obtain stakeholder acceptance of completed works.
  • Manage defect closeout, including tracking and reporting rework.
  • Establish procurement for project-specific items outside of Commercial team tenders.
  • Execute site construction activities, ensuring safe practices and successful project delivery.
  • Mentor and coach Project Engineers to enhance technical capabilities and team performance.

Education & Experience

  • Engineering degree (Civil, Track, Electrical, Control Systems, Signalling) or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive project delivery/engineering experience in rail.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Expertise in engineering support: specifications, design coordination, safety, constructability, commissioning, and quality.
  • Skilled in project management support: estimating, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and quality control.
  • Experience applying Australian Engineering and Technical standards.
  • Strong risk and safety management compliance.
  • Proven mentoring and technical leadership experience.

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About Charterhouse

Perth, WA, Australia

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