Project Engineer

WorkPac; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support civil construction projects across the Perth metropolitan area, based from Maddington. You will manage projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates will have asphalt or spray seal exposure and strong planning, budgeting, and stakeholder-management skills. This role includes a company vehicle and a temp-to-perm pathway.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Proven experience within civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Asphalt and/or spray seal experience highly preferred.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methodologies and quality systems.
• Understanding of WHS and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from tender handover through to completion.
• Coordinate project delivery, quality, safety, contracts, and budgets.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and address project risks, delays, and cost overruns.
• Prepare tenders, progress claims, invoices, and project reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and site record.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Safety & WHS knowledge

Communication

Driver's Licence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details

• $79.08/hr + super + overtime and weekend penalties
• Temp-to-permanent opportunity with company vehicle provided
• Deliver civil infrastructure projects across Perth metro areas

About the Client

Our client delivers integrated engineering, construction and maintenance services across transport, utilities, resources and infrastructure, supporting the development and ongoing operation of essential assets across Australia and New Zealand.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of civil construction projects across the Perth metropolitan area. Working from the Maddington office, you will manage projects from planning through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in asphalt, spray seal, road construction, or civil infrastructure projects who enjoys a mix of office and site-based project delivery responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from tender handover through to completion
• Coordinate project delivery, quality, safety, contracts, and budgets
• Monitor project schedules, costs, and resource utilization
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
• Identify and address project risks, delays, and cost overruns
• Prepare tenders, progress claims, invoices, and project reports
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Maintain accurate project documentation and site record
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members

Skills and Experience Required

• Engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Proven experience within civil construction or infrastructure projects
• Asphalt and/or spray seal experience highly preferred
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, and cost control
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methodologies and quality systems
• Understanding of WHS and environmental requirements
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Current Driver's Licence

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.