" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Project Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20702\"\u003e Operations \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20703\"\u003e Project Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20704\"\u003e Adelaide \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20705\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a major civil infrastructure project in metropolitan Adelaide\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead engineering and construction delivery across a key area of works\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop engineers while driving strong project outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e About the role\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Project Engineer\u003c/strong\u003e to join our team supporting an upcoming major civil infrastructure project in metropolitan Adelaide.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Joining as the project builds towards delivery, you\u0026rsquo;ll take responsibility for engineering and construction outcomes across your area of works, with a strong focus on safety, quality, program and cost.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with Managers, Superintendents and the wider project team, you\u0026rsquo;ll lead engineering activities, provide direction to Engineers and ensure your area of works is effectively planned, coordinated and delivered.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Key responsibilities:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead engineering and construction delivery across the allocated project area.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate engineering, planning, quality, survey, cost and scheduling activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage civil works delivery against project quality, program and cost requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with Managers and Superintendents on construction planning, temporary works and project progress.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor program, progress and costs, providing accurate reporting and coordinating procurement and subcontract tender evaluations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee temporary works verification, engineering audits, quality inspections and continuous improvement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e About you\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be an established Senior Project Engineer with significant experience delivering complex works in construction or heavy engineering environments. You\u0026rsquo;ll be comfortable leading engineering teams, taking ownership of your area of delivery and working closely with construction leadership to achieve project outcomes.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll bring:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA tertiary qualification in construction, civil or mechanical engineering\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience working at Senior Project Engineer level within construction or heavy engineering\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong project engineering and project management capability\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience leading engineering teams and coordinating complex construction activities\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial awareness across cost, program, procurement and subcontractor management\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound working knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, construction and project\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMcConnell Dowell \u0026ndash; Creative Construction \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our purpose is\u0026nbsp;Providing a Better Life.\u0026nbsp;We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The work you\u0026rsquo;ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people\u0026rsquo;s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.\u0026nbsp; Because when you grow, we all grow.\u003cbr\u003e McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We\u0027re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSo, join us, be you, and help us create better together\u003c/strong\u003e. Apply now!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities \u0026amp; cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"934284\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "