Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer / Manager

Civil Infrastructure Sydney NSW 12-Month Fixed Term Contract $140000 $180000

IBG is working with an established infrastructure services contractor to appoint a Senior Project Engineer / Manager into its Sydney transport infrastructure team. The role leads pre-delivery activities across a road asset portfolio - bridges culverts slopes and pavements - under a long-term government performance contract. It sits between design and construction: translating engineering intent into client-ready outcomes while managing schedules risk documentation and delivery readiness. This is a 12-month fixed term position covering a parental leave absence with potential for ongoing engagement at conclusion of the contract. The role requires a high degree of autonomy across client relationships technical delivery and team coordination.

About the role

Pre-delivery ownership across assigned road infrastructure projects - planning design oversight stakeholder coordination and handover readiness. Youll review designs against Austroads AS/NZS codes and state authority requirements manage risk registers and schedules and keep deliverables on track for quality and completeness before construction begins. Direct client and authority liaison is a consistent part of the role as is mentoring junior engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead pre-delivery planning: schedules resource plans risk registers
• Review and manage design solutions for compliance constructability and client requirements
• Identify and resolve design risks and technical issues before construction
• Monitor and report pre-delivery progress to management and clients
• Manage client contractor and authority relationships through pre-delivery
• Ensure drawings reports specifications and cost estimates meet quality and handover standards
• Mentor and develop junior engineers

Skills and experience

• 7 years in civil or structural engineering with strong road infrastructure exposure - bridges pavements slopes culverts
• Proven pre-delivery design or delivery phase management experience
• Sound knowledge of Austroads AS/NZS codes and state road authority standards
• Track record leading multidisciplinary teams and managing concurrent technical deliverables
• Confident client contractor and regulatory liaison
• Engineering degree (Civil or Structural)
• Mentoring or team development experience well regarded

Benefits

• $140000 $180000
• 12-month fixed term contract with potential for ongoing engagement
• Long-term government performance contract covering a diverse road asset portfolio
• Exposure to state government client stakeholder management at contract level
• Novated leasing and access to a corporate discounts programme covering retail health insurance and travel
• Paid parental cultural study community service and purchased leave options
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion with recognised employee celebrations throughout the year

How to apply Apply through IBG with a short note on your civil infrastructure background and the road asset types youve managed through pre-delivery. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and women in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.