Senior Project Engineer

Sitzler Pty Ltd is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team. Based in Western Australia, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects within the construction operations department. As a permanent full-time position, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving engineering excellence and delivering high-impact solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the engineering field and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of our innovative team.

Key Responsibilities

Includes but not limited to the following:

• Identification of potential practical cost saving design solutions for review with the Project / Construction Manager
• Check designs and details on plans, any ambiguity to be followed up and resolved with the relevant authority
• Keep records relating to and maintain contact and communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and local authorities
• Chair and manage regular Subcontractor meetings on site, ensure minutes are prepared and distributed in a timely manner
• Coordinate subcontractor planning to ensure adherence to project objectives
• Material procurement in accordance with the project purchasing procedure and limits of authority
• Assess plant and labour resource requirements for project and communicate recommendations to the Project / Construction Manager
• Manage and verify site Setout and survey, including the establishment of adequate control and recovery datum
• Develop processes for deficient areas as work progresses
• Provide leadership and direction to site personnel ensuring project team works efficiently and effectively, with team members covering roles in other jobs when necessary
• Foster, lead and promote good project culture presenting a collaborative environment of high morale
• Regularly communicate with the Project / Construction Manager and project staff on project performance, risk and opportunity including current and potential construction issues
• Resolve problems in conjunction with the Project / Construction Manager where necessary
• Manage the immediate impacts of matters pertaining to industrial relations, prior to escalation in accordance with company process and procedures
• Supervise project staff and subcontractors
• Maintain site standards at all times
• In undertaking your role you must maintain the ability to access the project work site either permanently or at intervals required by the project as mandated by the Director’s
• Promote the company’s image at all times

Desired Skills and Experience

An engineering degree, construction management degree or relevant trade qualification is highly desirable.

• Minimum of 10 years construction industry experience in commercial or civil construction project delivery
• Proven experience in project engineering, contract administration and project coordination
• Demonstrated leadership of project teams, including engineers and subcontractors
• Experience managing head contract and subcontract claims, variations and commercial outcomes
• Experience in program development, monitoring and delay mitigation
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary or complex construction projects