Senior Project Engineer

About Buildcorp

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

Buildcorp also offers a range of additional benefits and perks:

• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to rugby tickets during the season

The Opportunity

As we continue our journey of positive growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in the design and delivery of major new build projects across the Sydney region.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with the procurement process by developing scopes of works and providing information to support the assessment of variations and claims.
• Management of all design and construction coordination issues, working with design consultants to confirm the design documentation.
• Provide input into constructability reviews for the design and identifying value engineering opportunities for clients in the work being undertaken.
• Lead and manage the construction management delivery, including planning, scheduling, and on-site management.
• Proactively engage with the project team, contractors, consultants and the client to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Monitor project progress for agreed packages or areas of work, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise.
• Oversee the management of quality control measures to ensure issues are identified early and are managed quickly.
• Engage with subcontractors to provide feedback on progress and gain engagement with achieving project goals and milestones, motivating them to provide insights into improved construction approaches to save time and reduce costs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the project team, ensuring that all construction activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and mitigate construction risk, communicate the project program to the team and identify key milestones for supervisors to support short range programs.
• Develop junior staff through delegation of tasks and monitoring work quality and providing positive and constructive feedback.

Desired Skills And Experience

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within the commercial construction sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of subcontractor markets and construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects safely, on schedule, and to specification.

Next Steps

Your success is reflected in ours, so we are committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

If this sounds like you and you would like to join a team that really makes a difference, please apply by following the prompts.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Commercial Construction
• Design Coordination
• Procurement
• Risk Mitigation
• Quality Control
• Subcontractor Management
• Value Engineering
• Leadership
• Scheduling