Project Engineer

NSW Public Service Commission; Russell Vale; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and delivery of road, bridge and traffic infrastructure projects across NSW, improving safety and network performance.

You will manage delivery of projects to meet scope, cost, quality and time objectives, coordinate planning activities, prepare specifications and contract documentation, and monitor performance and budgets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure, civil engineering, transport or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contract administration and procurement processes.
• Experience preparing project briefs, cost estimates, technical documentation and delivery programs.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with focus on safety, quality and stakeholder outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of road, bridge, traffic and maintenance projects to meet scope, cost, quality and time objectives.
• Coordinate project planning activities, including investigations, design development, cost estimates and project briefs.
• Prepare technical specifications and contract documentation to support procurement and delivery.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and schedules to ensure successful outcomes.
• Support WHSE practices across projects and engage with contractors and stakeholders to support delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and delivery of infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Civil or related Engineering degree (Australian university or equivalent)

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Russell Vale, NSW, AU, 2518

Job reference number: 110367

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $113066.0-$149896.0

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and delivery of road, bridge and traffic infrastructure projects that improve safety, enhance network performance and connect communities across NSW.

In this role, you'll:

• Manage the delivery of road, bridge, traffic and maintenance projects to achieve agreed scope, cost, quality and time objectives.
• Coordinate project planning activities, including investigations, design development, cost estimates and project briefs.
• Prepare technical specifications and contract documentation to support the procurement and delivery of works.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and schedules to ensure successful outcomes.
• Support the implementation of workplace health, safety and environmental management practices across projects.
• Engage with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and effective infrastructure project outcomes.
• Support the delivery of infrastructure solutions that improve safety, asset performance and network efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of infrastructure, civil engineering, transport or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contract administration and procurement processes.
• Experience preparing project briefs, cost estimates, technical documentation and delivery programs.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality and stakeholder outcomes.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Sound problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to delivering results.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.
• A four-year Engineering degree (Civil or related discipline) from an Australian university or equivalent overseas qualification.
• Current and valid Australian driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard business hours when required.
• Knowledge of engineering, project delivery and infrastructure management practices.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and engineering excellence.

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Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 24 August 2026.

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