Project Engineer

Transport for NSW; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the transport network, including pavement rehabilitation, slope stabilisation, intersection upgrades, and safety initiatives.

The role is site-based in Mardi, NSW, requiring strong collaboration with contractors and stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil infrastructure, road maintenance, or construction projects.
• Ability to balance technical, commercial and stakeholder considerations to achieve project outcomes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and delivery within timeframes and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the transport network.
• Manage project planning, design, procurement and delivery activities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and quality standards.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and operational teams to deliver infrastructure outcomes that improve safety and network reliability.
• This is a site-based role and you will need to be based in the Mardi region.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil construction

Planning & organisation

Project briefs

Stakeholder management

Collaborative & proactive

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Mardi, NSW, AU, 2259
Job reference number: 111059
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $113066.0-$149896.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you’ll:

Support the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the transport network, including pavement rehabilitation, slope stabilisation, intersection upgrades, safety improvement initiatives, and network efficiency projects. Working across both capital and maintenance programs, you will manage project planning, design, procurement, and delivery activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role works closely with contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and operational teams to deliver infrastructure outcomes that improve safety, asset performance, and network reliability. This is a site based position and you will need to be based in the region.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

This is a permanent position based in Mardi, NSW.

About You

You are a motivated engineering professional with experience delivering civil infrastructure, road maintenance, or construction projects.

You enjoy working across a variety of projects and can effectively balance technical, commercial, and stakeholder considerations to achieve project outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Leadership experience leading or managing staff
• Experience managing or supporting road, pavement, rehabilitation, maintenance, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of civil construction practices, project delivery, contract administration, and procurement processes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Experience developing project briefs, cost estimates, technical documentation, and project reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, and operational teams.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and delivering value for the community.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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