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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Senior Project Engineer

  • 497785
  • Perth, WA
  • Permanent – Full-Time
  • Immediate start at Balcatta office
  • Defence Infrastructure project
  • Ongoing project ~$50M in value

THE ROLE

Project Management & Delivery

  • Lead project delivery from planning through to successful completion and closeout.
  • Optimise resource allocation and monitor productivity against project targets.
  • Ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of project management systems.

Technical Leadership & Engineering

  • Provide technical guidance on design, construction, modifications, and repairs.
  • Ensure all engineered solutions are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant Australian Standards.
  • Deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective engineering outcomes.

Commercial & Contract Management

  • Manage project budgets, risks, opportunities, and commercial performance.
  • Administer contracts and manage variations to maintain a strong contractual position.
  • Ensure accurate monthly invoicing and contribute to project profitability.

Operations & Reporting

  • Lead project meetings and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
  • Maintain project sites, plant, and equipment in a safe and operational condition.
  • Support forecasting, reporting, and the accurate recording of project performance data.

What we are looking for

  • A multi-disciplinary engineering professional with strong technical capability across all project phases.
  • Strong infrastructure/building experience on Defence projects
  • Defence CFI Project experience.
  • Experienced in developing detailed scopes of work and subcontract packages.
  • Proven ability to manage subcontractors and project delivery from initiation through to completion.
  • Ensures compliance with quality assurance (QA) requirements and project standards.
  • Leads Defence HOTO (Handover/Takeover) processes and stakeholder coordination.
  • Drives successful project closeout, including documentation, completion reporting, and lessons learned.

Qualification and requirements

  • Eligible for Defence clearance
  • Tertiary Engineering qualification in relevant discipline

This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks. 

If you have ADF experience that is relevant to this role, you are encouraged to apply.

THE BENEFITS

  • A variety of benefits, including access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, CommBank and Telstra Mobile discount
  • Novated lease options
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Paid community service leave, to give back to your community
  • Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed:

  • Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave
  • Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
  • Salary sacrifice, to superannuation

Looking after your wellbeing

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
  • First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

ABOUT DDR

DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide. We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure.

We are committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Discover more on our website or LinkedIn for more information.

 

 

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