Project Engineer

Transport for NSW; Narrandera; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a Project Engineer to lead road pavement spray sealing initiatives within the Narrandera/ Riverina region. You will support planning, procurement, contract administration and delivery to enhance road safety and network efficiency.

We welcome engineers with 2–5 years of relevant experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and a passion for practical infrastructure outcomes. The role is a temporary full-time fixed-term contract based in Narrandera, NSW.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience or strong interest in road pavement spray sealing or transport infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrate sound project management skills including planning, cost control and contract administration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of road pavement spray sealing programmes and related maintenance projects.
• Manage project activities to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Prepare briefs, cost estimates, technical specs and contract documentation.
• Coordinate investigations, design activities and external service providers to support delivery.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance to achieve outcomes.
• Implement financial, risk and resource management practices across projects.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards in the workplace.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, councils, contractors and communities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance and project delivery practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cost control

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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:

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of road infrastructure and maintenance projects, with road pavement spray sealing forming the core function of the position. You will support the planning, procurement, contract administration and delivery of works to achieve road safety, asset management and network efficiency outcomes across the transport network.

More specifically you will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of road pavement spray sealing programs and associated road maintenance projects.
• Manage project activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Prepare project briefs, cost estimates, technical specifications and contract documentation.
• Coordinate investigations, design activities and external service providers to support project delivery.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance to achieve project outcomes.
• Implement effective financial, risk and resource management practices across projects.
• Promote and maintain high standards of workplace health, safety and environmental management.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, local councils, contractors and community representatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance, construction and project delivery practices.

Office Location: Narrandera, NSW, or surrounding Riverina

Temporary Full-Time Fixed Term contract ending 30 June 2028

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

About you

You are a motivated engineer with a passion for delivering practical infrastructure outcomes and improving road networks for the community. You may already have experience delivering road construction or maintenance projects, particularly pavement preservation or spray sealing works, or you may be an engineering graduate who has gained a few years of relevant professional experience and is looking to take the next step in your career.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Hold a degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Have experience, knowledge or a strong interest in road pavement spray sealing, road maintenance or transport infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrate sound project management skills, including planning, cost control and contract administration.
• Possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across diverse teams.
• Have experience preparing technical documentation, estimates and project delivery plans.
• Understand workplace health and safety, environmental and quality management requirements.
• Be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Hold a current Australian driver's licence and be willing to travel as required.
• Engineering graduates with approximately 2-5 years of relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Who we are

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

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 optionsmay be available.

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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