Our client is a leading marine and piling contractor delivering complex waterfront, structural, and nearshore civil projects across Australia. With a strong pipeline of major works underway, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer
with proven sheet piling and tubular piling
experience to take a key role across multiple marine infrastructure projects.
The Opportunity
This role suits someone who thrives in challenging marine environments and enjoys owning technical, commercial, and site-based engineering responsibilities end-to-end. You’ll support the Project Manager while leading engineers, subcontractors and supervisors across piling, wharf structures, cofferdams, jetty works and temporary overwater construction methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead engineering delivery across marine civil works, including sheet piling, tubular piling, driven piles and overwater foundations.
• Oversee methodology, staging, lift studies and construction sequencing for piling and marine structures.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, commercial reporting and cost control.
• Drive QA, ITPs, verification checks and compliance with design specifications.
• Support procurement, subcontractor engagement and materials/equipment tracking.
• Coordinate temporary works design reviews, risk assessments and engineering controls.
• Supervise junior engineers and support a strong safety-first culture onsite.
• Liaise with client representatives, maritime authorities and key project stakeholders.
• Provide progress reporting, program updates, technical advice and on-site problem solving.
About You
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Must have hands-on project experience with sheet piling and tubular piling.
• Strong background in marine and nearshore infrastructure delivery.
• Demonstrated capability in managing subcontractors, cost control and technical compliance.
• Confident in complex marine environments – barges, crane operations, cofferdams and temporary works.
• Strong communicator with leadership capability and a proactive approach to delivery.
• Comfortable with FIFO/DIDO rosters where required.
Why Apply
• Join a respected Tier 2 marine contractor with a strong national pipeline.
• Clear career pathway to Project Manager.
• Competitive salary + project uplift/allowances.
• Work on challenging, high-profile marine infrastructure projects.
If you bring the required piling experience and want to take the next step in your marine engineering career, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion to Jimmy Stewart on jstewart@designandbuild.com.au or 0423 611 276
Senior Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer
Salary:
$195000 - 220000 / Year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Brisbane - QLD
Industry:
Engineering
Reference:
3990644
Contact Name:
Jimmy Stewart
Contact Email:
jstewart@designandbuild.com.au
Date Published:
08-Dec-2025
