Project Engineer

Public Sector People; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a Melbourne-based council on a 12‑month contract. You will lead capital works delivery, coordinating civil projects from investigation through to construction to benefit the local community.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and local government experience, with responsibilities across roads, drainage, bridges and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience coordinating or managing civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of roads, drainage, bridges or other municipal infrastructure works.
• Strong project management skills, including budget, time and contract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects to a high standard.
• Local government experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage civil infrastructure projects from investigation and planning through to design and construction.
• Deliver designated Capital Works Program projects in line with agreed timeframes, budgets and project objectives.
• Undertake engineering investigations and develop practical solutions to technical enquiries, including drainage-related issues.
• Prepare project briefs, technical reports, designs and contract documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure, budgets, progress and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate community consultation and stakeholder communications regarding proposed works.
• Liaise with council teams, the Department of Transport and Planning, utility authorities, contractors and consultants.
• Manage contracts and oversee consultants to ensure the successful and timely delivery of civil works.
• Obtain relevant approvals and permits and respond to project-related enquiries.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Priority management

Education

Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our client, a growing local council in Melbourne’s south-east, on an initial 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that directly benefit the local community.

You’ll play a key role in delivering the council’s Capital Works Program, overseeing civil projects from investigation and planning through to design, construction and completion.

About the Opportunity

Working within the council’s engineering and infrastructure team, you’ll coordinate and manage a range of civil works projects, primarily involving roads, drainage, bridges and infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage civil infrastructure projects from investigation and planning through to design and construction.
• Deliver designated Capital Works Program projects in line with agreed timeframes, budgets and project objectives.
• Undertake engineering investigations and develop practical solutions to technical enquiries, including drainage-related issues.
• Prepare project briefs, technical reports, designs and contract documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure, budgets, progress and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate community consultation and stakeholder communications regarding proposed works.
• Liaise with council teams, the Department of Transport and Planning, utility authorities, contractors and consultants.
• Manage contracts and oversee consultants to ensure the successful and timely delivery of civil works.
• Obtain relevant approvals and permits and respond to project-related enquiries.

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating or managing civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of roads, drainage, bridges or other municipal infrastructure works.
• Strong project management skills, including budget, time and contract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects to a high standard.
• Local government experience.

About Public Sector People

Public Sector People is a specialist recruitment agency partnering with local, state and federal government organisations. We connect skilled professionals with temporary and permanent opportunities across the public sector, building trusted relationships through honest communication, care, focus and feedback.