Defence Infrastructure Project Engineer – Roads & Civil

Downer Group; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Internal career opportunities

Perks@Downer program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a Project Engineer – Infrastructure to join the Riverina Redevelopment Program at RAAF Base Wagga. You will support planning and delivery of road and civil works, coordinating earthworks, drainage and pavements with subcontractors to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 6–8 years of project engineering experience delivering road infrastructure, strong cost control, forecasting and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 6–8 years’ Project Engineering experience with road infrastructure including earthworks, drainage and pavements.
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, contract administration and project reporting.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, safety-focused approach with commitment to quality, delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of road and civil infrastructure works, including earthworks, drainage and pavements.
• Manage and coordinate construction work packages from planning through to completion
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring safety, quality, programme and cost targets are met
• Support project planning, risk identification, constructability reviews and contract administration
• Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, variations, claims and progress reporting
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements, project management plans and HOTO obligations

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract administration

Project reporting

Stakeholder management

Safety focus

Quality delivery

Relationship building

Earthworks

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Downer Group is seeking a Project Engineer – Infrastructure to join the Riverina Redevelopment Program at RAAF Base Wagga. You will support planning and delivery of road and civil works, coordinating earthworks, drainage and pavements with subcontractors to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 6–8 years of project engineering experience delivering road infrastructure, strong cost control, forecasting and contract administration.