A Victorian worker will be paid $1.36 million after being subjected to daily sexual harassment and abuse for years, including threats of rape and violence, while working for a major building company.

The Supreme Court of Victoria has awarded damages for economic loss, pain and suffering to Kate Mathews, 42, over shocking abuse at the hands of co-workers and sub-contractors at Winslow Constructors. The company specialises in large civil engineering projects and housing developments.

Kate Mathews, 42, has been awarded $1.36 million for a sexual harassment case against a construction company she worked for. Credit:Justin McManus

The payout is believed to be one of the largest of its kind in Victoria.

Speaking after the judgement Ms Mathews said:"It's never been about the money. It's been about being able to work wherever I want to work and they've taken that away from me."