Senior Project Engineer

About Lendlease:

Lendlease is an interconnected real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.   

We are dedicated to relationships, open and honest, true to our word, challenging in our approach, exceptional in everything we do, and one team. We live our values, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust.  

About the role:

Lendlease Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Melbourne to help deliver a long-term project.

In this role, you’ll lead the procurement and construction functions, manage site/project engineers, and ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll oversee construction planning, productivity, sustainability, EHS compliance, quality assurance, and financial and contract management. You’ll also mentor junior staff and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.

As a senior member of the project team, you will play a key role in driving collaboration across disciplines, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and championing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. You will be instrumental in shaping project outcomes and contributing to the long-term success of Lendlease’s operations in Melbourne.

To be successful, you will need:

• 7+ years of on-site construction delivery experience.

• Proven track record on large-scale building projects (ideally >$100m).

• Strong skills in programme development, cost control, and risk management.

• Experience resolving design and coordination issues.

• Ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors effectively.

• Deep understanding of EHS, quality, and sustainability standards.

• Excellent stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.

• Based centrally, or in the Northern / Western suburbs is advantageous to ensure proximity to the project site and facilitate efficient coordination

Benefits of working at Lendlease:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. ​

• 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.

• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).

• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

• Access to employee networks - First Nations Mob, Pride (LGBTQI+), EmbRACE (culturally diverse); GEN (gender).

If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply on the link now or reach out to Katrina at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.