Senior Project Engineer
Role Overview
Acciona are currently looking for Senior Project Engineers with Infrastructure experience for Metro and Regional projects.
ACCIONA delivers complex civil, transport and water infrastructure across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Our teams work on large multi discipline programs involving rail, roads, structures and water assets.
These projects improve connectivity, resilience and liveability for communities across the state.
We partner with clients and industry to apply technical expertise and sustainable construction practices.
About the Opportunity
As Senior Project Engineer, you lead planning and delivery across defined packages of work.
You coordinate engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, and guide technical, commercial and quality outcomes.
You report to the Project Manager and work closely with construction, commercial, safety and design teams to keep delivery on program.
You provide clear direction, uplift capability and ensure standards are met across all stages of delivery.
What are the key accountabilities for the position?
• Lead package delivery and achieve program milestones
• Manage engineering, quality and design interfaces
• Drive cost control and support commercial decisions
• Oversee subcontractor performance and compliance
• Conduct risk reviews and apply mitigation actions
• Build strong stakeholder and client relationships
• Coach engineers and support development plans
Full Job Posting
About the Opportunity
As Senior Project Engineer, you lead planning and delivery across defined packages of work. You coordinate engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, and guide technical, commercial and quality outcomes. You report to the Project Manager and work closely with construction, commercial, safety and design teams to keep delivery on program. You provide clear direction, uplift capability and ensure standards are met across all stages of delivery.
What are the key accountabilities for the position?
Lead package delivery and achieve program milestones
Manage engineering, quality and design interfaces
Drive cost control and support commercial decisions
Oversee subcontractor performance and compliance
Conduct risk reviews and apply mitigation actions
Build strong stakeholder and client relationships
Coach engineers and support development plans
Required Skills and Competencies
Degree in civil or structural engineering
Proven experience on major infrastructure
Strong commercial and subcontractor skills
Experience leading engineering teams
Rail, road or water delivery experience ideal
What we offer?
- Engineers join ACCIONA to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure that shapes communities. You gain exposure to multidisciplinary delivery, sustainable construction methods and innovative project solutions. Our culture supports collaboration, professional growth, inclusive leadership and long term career progression across our national pipeline.
- ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
About Acciona
Global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions.
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