We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 30 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and now the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.
With more than 800 employees Australia wide, Seymour Whyte has earned a solid reputation for delivering complex, innovative projects that often include difficult staging, engineering and environmental challenges, logistical constraints, and stakeholder impacts. Major infrastructure projects awarded to Seymour Whyte have increased significantly, as has the size, reach, and complexity of these projects.
About the role:
We are seeking a powerhouse Senior Project Manager to lead high-stakes major road-rail projects up to $600M on Brisbane’s Northside. Working closely under the guidance of an experienced Project Director, you will have the autonomy to drive project deliverables and manage cross-functional teams while benefiting from strategic oversight and support.
We need a decisive leader with the ability to manage risks, control budgets, and navigate contractual claims, while liaising with key stakeholders and driving the team to success. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on delivering complex projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring top-tier performance in safety, compliance, and operational excellence, we want you.
The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent with 15+ years of experience in a Principal Contractor environment.
- Proven track record managing civil road projects up to $500M
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive project objectives and ensure safe completion.
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, contractual claims, and variations with detailed knowledge of head and subcontract agreements.
- Advanced communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite, with experience mentoring teams and implementing succession planning.
We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:
- Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
- Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
- Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, project performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
- Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Next steps:
- Submit your CV online to apply for this role
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia
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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au
Reference code: 494039
This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
