Project Engineer

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join a major Main Roads WA project based in metropolitan Perth.

This is a fixed-term opportunity, with an anticipated engagement through to the end of 2027. The positions will be site-based, located close to the Perth CBD.

We’re seeking experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in road and civil construction delivery. You’ll take ownership of individual construction work packages, coordinating project teams, subcontractors, suppliers and resources to ensure works are ready, well planned and delivered safely and efficiently.

This is an opportunity for engineers who enjoy being close to construction, solving problems on site and taking responsibility for a package from planning and mobilisation through to delivery.

• Taking ownership of construction work packages from planning and mobilisation through to delivery
• Coordinating Site Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and other project resources
• Developing construction methodologies, staging plans, resourcing requirements and short-term programmes
• Ensuring designs, approvals, procurement, work packs and quality documentation are in place ahead of construction
• Monitoring progress, productivity, costs, risks and overall package performance
• Managing technical, commercial and construction interfaces that impact delivery
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, approved plans and project requirements
• Working closely with Site Superintendents, Package Managers and other project teams to coordinate construction activities
• Identifying construction constraints and emerging issues and driving practical solutions to maintain progress
• Providing clear reporting on progress, performance, risks and upcoming priorities

• →Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• →Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience in Australia, with exposure to road and civil construction
• →Private sector construction experience across urban roads, highways, rural roads, bridges, tunnels, rail or marine infrastructure
• →Demonstrated experience delivering construction work packages within major civil infrastructure projects
• →Experience coordinating Site Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors, vendors and construction resources
• →Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, staging, programming and resource planning
• →Experience managing procurement, design readiness, work packs, quality documentation and construction interfaces
• →Ability to monitor programme, cost, productivity and risk throughout construction delivery
• →Strong understanding of drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• →Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a practical, delivery-focused approach

• Main Roads WA or similar road authority project experience
• Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil contractor experience
• Experience delivering major metropolitan road or transport infrastructure projects
• Exposure to complex brownfield, traffic staging or live operational environments

GHD has been appointed by Main Roads Western Australia to deliver a state-wide Operational Asset Management Support Service (AMSS) contract. Under this contract, GHD provides centralised and regional support to assist Main Roads manage and maintain the State Road network.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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