Senior Project Engineer in Perth

Ongoing Defence infrastructure project ~$50M in va

• Lead project delivery from planning through to successful completion and closeout.
• Optimise resource allocation and monitor productivity against project targets.
• Ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of project management systems.

Technical Leadership & Engineering

• Provide technical guidance on design, construction, modifications, and repairs.
• Ensure all engineered solutions are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant Australian Standards.
• Deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective engineering outcomes.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, risks, opportunities, and commercial performance.
• Administer contracts and manage variations to maintain a strong contractual position.
• Ensure accurate monthly invoicing and contribute to project profitability.

Operations & Reporting

• Lead project meetings and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
• Maintain project sites, plant, and equipment in a safe and operational condition.
• Support forecasting, reporting, and the accurate recording of project performance data.

What we are looking for

• A multi-disciplinary engineering professional with strong technical capability across all project phases.
• Strong infrastructure/building experience on Defence projects
• Defence CFI Project experience.
• Experienced in developing detailed scopes of work and subcontract packages.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and project delivery from initiation through to completion.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance (QA) requirements and project standards.
• Leads Defence HOTO (Handover/Takeover) processes and stakeholder coordination.Drives successful project closeout, including documentation, completion reporting, and lessons learned.

Qualification and requirements

• Eligible for Defence clearance
• Tertiary Engineering qualification in relevant discipline

This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

THE BENEFITS

• A variety of benefits, including access to everyday discounts from Australia's leading retailers with Flare, CommBank and Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options
• Paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed:

• Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

ABOUT DDR

DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide.We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure.

We are committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Discover more on our website or LinkedIn for more information.

We are an Indigenous owned building maintenance and infrastructure renovation contractor operating in remote locations and urban Government facilities across Australia. Our clients include mining camps and workshops, Defence bases, remote communities and Local Government amenities.

We are an Indigenous owned building maintenance and infrastructure renovation contractor operating in remote locations and urban Government facilities across Australia. Our clients include mining camps and workshops, Defence bases, remote communities and Local Government amenities.

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