Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Singleton, NSW, is seeking a Project Engineer with civil engineering qualifications to deliver infrastructure and maintenance projects from planning through to completion.

You will work with internal stakeholders, contractors and partners to ensure safe, efficient delivery within scope, budget and schedule, while improving network performance and road safety for communities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of road, bridge or traffic infrastructure construction and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated experience preparing project estimates, delivery programs and project management documentation.
• Experience working with procurement, tendering and contract management processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in project management and information management systems and tools.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes.
• Hold a four-year Civil Engineering degree from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel and work outside standard hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of road and maintenance projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate investigations, planning and design activities, including scopes and cost estimates.
• Procure, manage and oversee consultants, contractors and service providers to achieve outcomes.
• Prepare and administer contract documentation, including technical specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor project performance to ensure safety, quality, cost and schedule targets are met.
• Implement effective financial controls and cost management across projects.
• Promote high standards of workplace health and safety, environmental and risk management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance road safety and network efficiency objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Safety commitment

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Organization/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Engineering

Job location: Singleton, NSW, AU, 2330

Job reference number: 111562

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $113066.0-$149896.0

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

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 delivering infrastructure and maintenance projects from planning through to completion.

Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors and industry partners, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed scope, quality, time and budget requirements.

You will also contribute to improving network performance, asset management outcomes and road safety for the community.

More specifically you will:

• Manage the delivery of road, maintenance projects from initiation through to completion.
• Coordinate project investigations, planning and design activities, including the preparation of project scopes and cost estimates.
• Procure, manage and oversee consultants, contractors and service providers to achieve project outcomes.
• Prepare and administer contract documentation, including technical specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor project performance to ensure delivery meets agreed safety, quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Implement effective financial controls and cost management processes across assigned projects.
• Promote and maintain high standards of workplace health and safety, environmental management and risk management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance road safety, asset management and network efficiency objectives.

You are a proactive and solutions-focused engineering professional with experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure or maintenance projects.

You are highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident working with a range of stakeholders.

Your strong communication skills, project management capability and commitment to safety enable you to deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex operational environment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Have knowledge of road, bridge or traffic infrastructure construction and maintenance practices, materials and technologies.
• Demonstrated experience preparing project estimates, delivery programs and project management documentation.
• Experience working with procurement, tendering and contract management processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in project management and information management systems and tools.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes for customers and communities.
• Hold a four-year Civil Engineering degree from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• A current Australian\'s driver\'s licence and willingness to travel and work outside standard 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.

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 .

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.

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