Senior Project Engineer

• 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.