Senior Project Engineer
Freyssinet Australia
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Remedial team in Newcastle to assist in delivery of a strong pipeline of works. This role is ideal for a proactive engineering professional with strong technical capability and extensive experience delivering complex remedial projects within Australia.
You will lead engineering functions on challenging projects that contribute to critical infrastructure upgrades and remediation works across Newcastle and surrounding regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering functions across multiple remedial projects in NSW.
- Oversee project planning, cost control, programming, procurement, and delivery.
- Support estimating and tender preparation.
- Manage engineering documentation, quality systems, and environmental and safety compliance.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Provide technical support and innovative problem‑solving across diverse brownfield environments.
- Ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
- Promote the company culture, teamwork and positive time management.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil or remedial engineering.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong capability in estimating, project management, and project administration.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex structural remedial projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and influence stakeholders.
Preferred Background
- Experience delivering remedial projects within Australia.
- Exposure to marine, mining, and civil structures repair and maintenance environments.
- Previous involvement in concrete remediation, structural repairs, protective coatings, or other specialist remedial works.
- Based in Newcastle and is happy to travel when required across greater NSW.
What’s next?
This position is a great opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to grow & develop their career within the Civil sector working on some of the most unique infrastructure projects across NSW offering a competitive salary package with a car allowance, yearly bonus schemes and an opportunity at owning Vinci-Shares along with other company incentives.
If you or anybody you know thinks that they fit this position apply or send an updated resume to rgreenway@freyssinet.com.au
To find out more about what projects our company and type of projects we facilitate visit our website: https://www.freyssinet.com.au
About Freyssinet Australia
Freyssinet Australia Pty Ltd is a multifaceted specialist contractor providing innovative solutions for structure remediation, post-tensioning and specialist civil engineering and a member of the Soletanche Freyssinet and Vinci Groups present in 100 countries around the world.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
- Remedial Engineering
- Structural Remediation
- Estimating
- Tender Preparation
- Quality Systems
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem-Solving
- Construction Documentation
How to Get Hired at Freyssinet Australia
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years of civil or remedial engineering experience, project management, and structural remedial project successes.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your ability to lead engineering functions, manage complex projects, and influence stakeholders for this Senior Project Engineer role.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with estimating, project administration, quality systems, and problem-solving in brownfield environments.
- Showcase leadership and communication: Demonstrate your ability to coordinate teams, manage subcontractors, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Apply promptly: Send an updated resume to rgreenway@freyssinet.com.au or apply directly to express your interest.
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