Lead Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer Lead - BESS

Melbourne, with multi-site travel across Australia

Our client, a leading renewable energy developer/EPC delivering a national portfolio of utility-scale solar, battery storage (BESS) and substation projects, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer Lead – Civil to join their Engineering team.

About the role

This senior role oversees civil/structural engineering execution across a multi-project renewable energy portfolio. You'll lead and develop a team of site-based Project Engineers, set the standard for quality and documentation across sites, and act as the key link between construction sites, subcontractors, clients and the design office.

Key responsibilities

• Develop portfolio-wide civil/structural execution strategies, standards and QA/QC procedures
• Provide input on constructability, sequencing and temporary works; drive lessons-learned and continuous improvement
• Act as SME in tender processes and oversee civil/structural works from pre-construction through to commissioning
• Review and approve ITPs, NCRs, quality reports and as-built documentation
• Lead, mentor and manage site-based Project Engineers, including performance and training
• Serve as senior client/stakeholder point of contact for civil/structural matters
• Manage the portfolio view of engineering deliverables, milestones and risk

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's advantageous)
• 10+ years' civil/structural experience in infrastructure/energy, including utility-scale solar/BESS/substation projects
• 4+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity managing site engineers or construction-phase engineering
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS) and the National Construction Code
• Experience with foundations/piling, earthworks, drainage, access roads, cable trenches and substation civil works
• Demonstrated QA/QC leadership and contractor oversight during construction

If you're an experienced civil/structural leader looking to shape delivery across a growing renewable energy portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.