Senior Project Engineer - Building Works (RRJV)

Senior Project Engineer role to manage major Defence building packages at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, overseeing contractors from tender through to handover.

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV) is a 50/50 joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defence capability for the next 30 years.

The proposed project consists of a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including:

• Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, Wirlinga)
• Blamey Barracks (Kapooka)
• RAAF Base Wagga

The proposed capital investment of $2 billion will incorporate a variety of elements including:

• Construction of new messing and living in accommodation
• Construction of new training facilities
• Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings
• Remedial works and upgrades to infrastructure services

To review all Downer opportunities on the Riverina Deployment Joint Venture (RRJV) please visit the website: Downer in the NSW Riverina - Downer Group Australia

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Building to manage major building works packages at Blamey Barracks Kapooka as part of the Riverina Redevelopment Program. This role will oversee building construction works delivered by an external Building Contractor, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with RRJV safety, quality and delivery systems. You will take ownership from tendering through to commissioning and handover, playing a key role in delivering complex Defence infrastructure outcomes.

What you'll do

• Manage building construction packages delivered by an engaged Building Contractor
• Ensure works are delivered in line with RRJV safety, quality and governance systems
• Develop scopes of works and manage tendering of building packages
• Resolve design, constructability and interface issues throughout delivery
• Oversee quality control, commissioning and handover / takeover (HOTO) processes

What you'll bring

• Proven experience delivering commercial building projects as a Senior Project Engineer
• Demonstrated capability managing head contractors and subcontractors
• Experience developing scopes of work and supporting tender evaluation
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and compliance frameworks on major projects
• Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience); client-side Project Management experience regarded

This role is based at Wagga Wagga. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate if required. This is not a DIDO or FIFO role, applicants must be willing to relocate, be an Australian citizen and willing to obtain a security clearance.

Spotless Management Services Pty Ltd (a Downer Company) is delivering the works as part of a joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd. Accordingly we will share your Personal Information, to the extent necessary, for the purpose of recruitment for the joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd who are required to handle that information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

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