We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the planning and delivery of laboratory, prototype and pilot-scale projects within a technically complex R&D environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery, working across multidisciplinary teams and seeing projects through from concept to commissioning and handover. You will play a key role in shaping project execution, managing risk, cost and schedule, and ensuring high engineering and safety standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead standalone projects or discrete work packages from concept through to commissioning and handover Develop project charters, execution plans, scopes of work, schedules and budgets Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operations readiness Manage project risk, decision registers, actions and reporting throughout delivery Chair project meetings, track actions and communicate progress to senior stakeholders Engage, manage and evaluate suppliers, vendors and contractors, including contract administration Oversee procurement activities to ensure quality, cost and schedule outcomes Support site-based construction and commissioning activities as required Ensure all works comply with Australian and relevant international standards Maintain a strong commitment to HSSE and zero-harm principles About You Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar) 7 years’ experience in project engineering or project management roles Background delivering multidisciplinary projects, ideally within energy, infrastructure or resources sectors Strong capability across detailed design, construction and commissioning phases Excellent organisational, leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and project risk Comfortable working in fast-paced, technically complex environments Exposure to Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum) is highly regarded What’s on Offer Opportunity to lead technically interesting and innovative projects High level of autonomy and ownership across project delivery Collaborative, professional engineering environment Long-term career development within a stable project pipeline RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Melvern on or via email on DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors. DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications