Project Engineer

Transport for NSW; Clare; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a motivated civil engineering professional to lead the end-to-end delivery of road and civil infrastructure projects. You will coordinate planning, investigation, design, procurement and delivery across a portfolio, ensuring work is safe, on time and within budget.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships and oversee contracts, cost estimates and technical documentation. Office location: Hay, NSW; relocation assistance may be considered.

Qualifications

• Four-year Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience delivering road/civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of road materials, equipment, methods, and maintenance practices.
• Experience managing direct-control workforces and contractors, with procurement familiarity.
• Understanding of tendering, contract administration and safety/quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of road and civil projects, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget adherence.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate delivery teams, contractors, consultants and service providers for high-quality outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, risks, resources and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and provide technical advice on road safety and asset management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety & QA

Contract administration

Tendering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Hay, NSW, AU, 2711

Job reference number: 110685

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $113066.0-$149896.0

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

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:

Play a key role in developing and delivering road and traffic infrastructure and maintenance projects that improve network performance, safety, and community outcomes.

Working across a portfolio of projects, you will coordinate planning, investigation, design, procurement, and delivery activities, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently and meet agreed cost, quality, scope, and timeframe requirements.

More specifically, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of road and civil infrastructure projects, including maintenance, direct-control, and contract works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical documentation, including project briefs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee project delivery teams, contractors, consultants, and service providers, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, risks, resources, financials, and compliance requirements, maintaining strong standards of safety, environmental management, and quality assurance.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, providing technical advice and contributing to road safety, asset management, network efficiency, and a customer-focused team culture.

Office location: Hay, NSW, requirement to live within a reasonable distance of Hay. Relocation expenses and assistance may be considered.

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

About You

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

You have strong technical knowledge, communicate effectively, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You work well with field teams, contractors, service providers, and stakeholders, and are committed to delivering safe, practical, and cost-effective outcomes for customers and communities.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A four-year Civil Engineering or similar degree or equivalent recognised overseas qualification.
• Experience delivering road, civil infrastructure, construction, or maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of road and traffic infrastructure materials, equipment, construction methods, and maintenance practices.
• Experience working with or managing direct-control workforces in the delivery of construction and maintenance activities.
• Understanding of tendering, contract administration, procurement processes, and contractor management.
• Sound understanding of work health and safety, environmental, quality and traffic management requirements applicable to road construction and maintenance activities.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel and work outside normal working hours when required.

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.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 13 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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