Senior Project Engineer / Manager Civil Infrastructure | Sydney, NSW | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract | $140,000 – $180,000 IBG is working with an established infrastructure services contractor to appoint a Senior Project Engineer / Manager into its Sydney transport infrastructure team. The role leads pre-delivery activities across a road asset portfolio - bridges, culverts, slopes and pavements - under a long-term government performance contract. It sits between design and construction: translating engineering intent into client-ready outcomes while managing schedules, risk, documentation and delivery readiness. This is a 12-month fixed term position covering a parental leave absence, with potential for ongoing engagement at conclusion of the contract. The role requires a high degree of autonomy across client relationships, technical delivery and team coordination. About the role Pre-delivery ownership across assigned road infrastructure projects - planning, design oversight, stakeholder coordination and handover readiness. You'll review designs against Austroads, AS/NZS codes and state authority requirements, manage risk registers and schedules, and keep deliverables on track for quality and completeness before construction begins. Direct client and authority liaison is a consistent part of the role, as is mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities Lead pre-delivery planning: schedules, resource plans, risk registers Review and manage design solutions for compliance, constructability and client requirements Identify and resolve design risks and technical issues before construction Monitor and report pre-delivery progress to management and clients Manage client, contractor and authority relationships through pre-delivery Ensure drawings, reports, specifications and cost estimates meet quality and handover standards Mentor and develop junior engineers Skills and experience 7 years in civil or structural engineering, with strong road infrastructure exposure - bridges, pavements, slopes, culverts Proven pre-delivery, design or delivery phase management experience Sound knowledge of Austroads, AS/NZS codes and state road authority standards Track record leading multidisciplinary teams and managing concurrent technical deliverables Confident client, contractor and regulatory liaison Engineering degree (Civil or Structural) Mentoring or team development experience well regarded Benefits $140,000 – $180,000 12-month fixed term contract with potential for ongoing engagement Long-term government performance contract covering a diverse road asset portfolio Exposure to state government client stakeholder management at contract level Novated leasing and access to a corporate discounts programme covering retail, health insurance and travel Paid parental, cultural, study, community service and purchased leave options A workplace that values diversity and inclusion, with recognised employee celebrations throughout the year How to apply Apply through IBG with a short note on your civil infrastructure background and the road asset types you've managed through pre-delivery. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and women in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.
