Senior Project Engineer

Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com

Location WA - Port Hedland Karratha Pilbara, WA, Australia
Work type Remote
Salary AUD 170,000 - 195,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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Are you a civil Senior Project Engineer seeking something different than the standard city-based “cookie cutter” highway upgrade? Are you looking for a unique project that will challenge your technical delivery expertise, and remunerate you handsomely?

We are seeking an experienced civil Senior Project Engineer who can lead packages, drive delivery and thrive in a remote project environment. The project is a major airfield upgrade project delivering enabling works, temporary facilities and critical civil infrastructure. This will be a career highlight role and project for a proven Civil Engineer.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Construction Manager, as Senior Project Engineer, you will lead key packages, manage interfaces and help deliver a complex remote project safely, on time and on budget. Your immediate focus will be delivery of the temporary accommodation package for the managing contractor. You will be working FIFO 2/1 ex-Perth to a tropical island worksite, which will include 1 RDO per fortnight.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead delivery of civil work packages across program, cost, quality and safety.
  • Manage subcontractors, stakeholders and key project interfaces.
  • Drive planning, reporting, procurement and technical compliance.
  • Build strong site relationships and support high-performing project teams.
About You
  • Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with strong Senior Project Engineer experience.
  • Background in civil infrastructure, ideally airfield, airport, Defence or remote works.
  • Confident managing planning, cost, subcontractors and stakeholders.
  • Resilient, proactive and comfortable working FIFO 2/1 ex Perth.
What's On Offer

If you want a standout FIFO role with strong pay, real responsibility and genuine career upside, this is it.
  • Up to $180-195k base + 30% uplift
  • FIFO 2/1 ex Perth only (including 1 RDO/swing)
  • Major remote civil infrastructure project
  • Top-Tier Managing Contractor
  • Career growth, leadership exposure and strong team culture
Ready for your next FIFO challenge? Apply now if you are a proven civil Senior Project Engineer looking to step into a high-impact role.

How to apply:

Click “APPLY”, or contact Scott Alexander for a confidential discussion.
Phone Number: 08 9338 0920
Email: scott@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Reference Number: 1112096
SK0560Z

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Senior Project Engineer role?
Stellar Recruitment is hiring for the Senior Project Engineer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Project Engineer job located?
The Senior Project Engineer role with Stellar Recruitment is based in WA - Port Hedland Karratha Pilbara, WA, AU. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Senior Project Engineer role remote?
Yes — the Senior Project Engineer position at Stellar Recruitment is remote. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Senior Project Engineer role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Senior Project Engineer role at AUD 170,000–195,000 per year.
Is the Senior Project Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Senior Project Engineer role?
The Senior Project Engineer position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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