Senior SMP Project Engineer

About us

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutions across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defence.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the opportunity

Based in Perth's northern metropolitan area on a Monday to Friday roster with adhoc Saturday half days, Altrad are seeking an experienced Senior SMP Project Engineer with strong site-based construction experience to support the delivery of a Major Infrastructure construction project. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant project while maintaining a stable Perth-based working arrangement.

Forming part of the Project's Senior Leadership Team, this role is embedded on-site, coordinating and driving execution across multiple work fronts while providing hands-on, field-level leadership to ensure planning translates into safe, efficient delivery.

You'll work directly with client, workshop, and site teams on the ground, keeping communication tight and works moving through each stage of construction.

This role suits someone who's spent real time in an SMP construction environment, and who's ready to bring that field credibility into a senior capacity.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate a team of SMP Project Engineers on-site to drive aligned project outcomes.

• Work closely with the construction manager and superintendent to develop and implement practical, field-tested execution strategies across SMP scopes.

• Act as a key on-site interface between client, workshop, and site to ensure seamless communication and delivery.

• Manage subcontractors and vendors on the ground, including scope development and performance oversight.

• Drive planning, scheduling, and progress tracking from a construction-execution perspective to support timely delivery.

• Navigate SIMOPS and complex, live construction environments with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

• Support commercial outcomes through proactive, on-site problem solving and risk management.

• Champion a strong HSEQ culture across all aspects of project delivery.

About you

You're a hands-on operator who's comfortable on the tools and on the ground, confidently managing site teams, stakeholders, and competing priorities to achieve safe and successful project outcomes.

You bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent Mechanical preferred) with substantial site-based experience.

• Significant construction experience on SMP projects, with a strong focus on piping scopes, gained through direct site delivery.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor an engineering team.

• Strong, practical understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and SIMOPS within brownfield environments — gained through direct site exposure.

• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors on-site, with the ability to drive performance and outcomes.

• Demonstrated capability developing execution strategies and coordinating complex works from the field.

• Commercial acumen and working knowledge of construction contracts and project controls.

• Proficiency across project systems and tools, including MS Office, Excel, and planning software (e.g. P6).

• Strong commitment to HSEQ, with a hands-on focus on maintaining safe and compliant site environments.

Why join Altrad?

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work.

We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

• Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.

• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.

• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.

• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.

• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.

• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.

• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self-guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make your impact

Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered