Senior Project Engineer - Telecommunications Systems & Infrastructure

Senior Project Engineer - Telecommunications Systems & Infrastructure

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Perth -   

Industry:

Communications

Contact Name:

Holly Buckingham

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

05-May-2026

About the role:
Join a high-performing engineering team delivering major telecommunications systems and infrastructure projects across industries including mining, resources, and mission-critical operations.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering delivery - coordinating teams, driving performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to scope.
  • 18 month fixed-term contract, extension / conversion to FTE based on performance
  • $160-190k + super

What you’ll be doing:
  • You’ll play a critical leadership role in coordinating engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, testing and handover.
  • Coordinate and oversee engineering delivery across multidisciplinary teams for assigned projects
  • Work closely with Project Managers and engineering teams to meet delivery targets
  • Manage engineering scope, priorities, resources, and schedules
  • Oversee design reviews, Safety in Design, and engineering compliance
  • Manage technical queries, engineering change, and design deliverables
  • Interface with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
  • Drive project performance, reporting, and technical outcomes
  • Support site works, commissioning, and project closeout
  • Mentor and support junior engineers and team development
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes

What you’ll need to be successful in the role:
  • Full Australian working rights – this role offers no form of Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants that require sponsorship will not be considered.
  • Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronic Engineering (or similar)
  • 10+ years’ experience in engineering project delivery
  • Background in telecommunications, mining, oil & gas, defence, or infrastructure
  • Proven experience in EPC environments and large-scale project execution
  • Strong knowledge of engineering design, delivery processes, project scheduling, estimating & reporting, contract scope and change management
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex deliverables
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or eligibility (Engineers Australia) – HIGHLY REGARDED

What’s in it for you?
  • Work on large-scale, multidisciplinary telecoms projects
  • Collaborate with industry experts and technical leaders
  • Influence engineering outcomes from design through to commissioning
  • Leadership opportunity with mentoring and career progression
  • Strong team culture focused on safety, collaboration, and excellence
If this opportunity sounds interesting, please click apply or email your CV directly to me at holly@versegroup.com.au
For further details or enquiries, feel free to reach out directly via email or call on 0485 009 838.
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