Lead Civil Engineer - Remote Airfield Upgrade

Fulton Hogan; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the airfield upgrade on the Cocos Keeling Islands project. The role requires strong civil engineering credentials, remote-site leadership, and a track record in managing earthworks, pavements, drainage, and lighting within complex contracts.

You will report to the Construction Manager, lead major work packages, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery in a

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with CEng preferred but not essential, or NER.
• Intermediate industry experience in civil construction.
• Strong experience delivering construction packages across civil infrastructure, airfield, pavement, asphalt, drainage or remote area projects.
• Demonstrated capability in cost control, subcontractor management, contract administration, programme delivery and technical coordination.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and adapt to a fast-paced project.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex work packages and contracts within approved scope and value.
• Lead construction delivery for airfield upgrades (earthworks, pavements, drainage, lighting and infrastructure).
• Prepare and maintain detailed construction programmes and staging plans.
• Manage labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors to achieve programme and budget outcomes.
• Monitor progress, identify risks/delays and implement mitigation; control costs, forecasting, variations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental systems.
• Provide technical leadership across civil/pavement/asphalt/concrete works and support stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Fulton Hogan Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the airfield upgrade on the Cocos Keeling Islands project. The role requires strong civil engineering credentials, remote-site leadership, and a track record in managing earthworks, pavements, drainage, and lighting within complex contracts.

You will report to the Construction Manager, lead major work packages, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery in a