At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate complex marine infrastructure projects in a stunning coastal location.
- Company: Join McConnell Dowell, a leader in creative construction with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a FIFO 2:1 roster, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Access ongoing opportunities across a stable pipeline of projects in WA.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on challenging projects while enjoying a supportive and inclusive culture.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in engineering and experience in project engineering within construction.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
About the project
We're pursuing an exciting marine infrastructure project in Geraldton, Western Australia, creating an opportunity to contribute to the planning and delivery of complex infrastructure works in a stunning coastal location with easy access to urban amenities and an enviable regional lifestyle.
The project offers an opportunity to play a key role in delivering technically challenging marine and wharf structural works, working alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals on a significant infrastructure development.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination and delivery of complex construction activities, with a particular focus on marine works and wharf structures.
Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, site supervision, engineering teams and subcontractors, you'll take ownership of key work packages, coordinate engineering and construction activities, and ensure works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, within program and budget.
This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills on a challenging marine infrastructure project while helping drive strong project outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate engineering, planning, quality, scheduling and cost control activities for allocated work packages, ensuring alignment with project requirements and delivery targets.
- Coordinate marine construction and wharf structural works, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, resolving technical issues and providing guidance to site teams.
- Monitor construction progress, resources, costs and schedules, identifying risks, managing changes and implementing corrective actions to maintain project performance.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier coordination, procurement inputs, technical reviews and tender evaluations to support efficient construction delivery.
- Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, temporary works verification and engineering audits, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety requirements and environmental obligations.
Don't tick all the boxes?
If you don't meet every requirement but have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.
You may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within Mc Connell Dowell.
What will you bring?
- A tertiary qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in project engineering within the construction or heavy engineering sectors, ideally involving marine infrastructure, wharf structures or similar complex structural works.
- Strong capability in coordinating engineering and construction activities, managing work packages, monitoring project performance and delivering to program, budget and quality requirements.
- Sound knowledge of construction safety, quality assurance and project management processes, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What's in it for you?
- Complex project experience: Play a key role in delivering challenging marine and wharf structural works.
- FIFO 2:1 roster: Enjoy a structured work and time-off cycle.
- Career development: Build on your technical and project delivery experience within a leading engineering and construction business.
- Ongoing opportunities: Access a stable pipeline of projects and opportunities across Mc Connell Dowell's WA portfolio.
About Us | Mc Connell Dowell - Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life.
For more than 60 years, we've delivered high-quality, complex projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.
We offer a wide variety of projects, roles, and locations, with opportunities to develop your career through mentoring, training, and hands‐on experience.
Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, where you can make a real impact on both projects and people's lives.
We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and able to grow.
We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encouraging all individuals to bring their ideas and be themselves.
All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.
Join us, be you, and help create better together.
This role is being sourced through Mc Connell Dowell directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
Senior Project Engineer in Geraldton employer: McConnell Dowell
McConnell Dowell is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects in Yan Yean, NE Melbourne. With a strong commitment to environmental excellence, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team culture, employees can expect genuine long-term career growth and the chance to influence positive environmental practices on a large scale. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member can make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling work environment.
