Project Engineer - Asphalt - Government

APG Workforce; Russell Vale; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided for work travel

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Engineer – Asphalt based in Russell Vale, NSW. You will plan, coordinate and deliver asphalt roadworks and maintenance projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget and deadlines are achieved.

You will manage contractors, prepare briefs and cost estimates, and oversee investigations, designs, procurement and construction activities across multiple sites with regular travel. A Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience delivering civil infrastructure or road construction projects.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Construction White Card.
• Willingness to obtain a Traffic Control ticket.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week and travel between multiple project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage asphalt roadworks and maintenance projects from planning through to completion.
• Oversee contractors and ensure projects meet time, cost, quality and scope requirements.
• Prepare project briefs, cost estimates, technical specifications and contract documentation.
• Coordinate investigations, designs, procurement and construction activities.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, resources and contractor performance.
• Liaise with stakeholders, contractors and internal TfNSW teams.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Civil engineering project delivery

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

WHS compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer – Asphalt | Transport for NSW

• $1,000 per day + Super
• Government contract until 30 April 2027
• Full-time hours - 40 hours per week
• Based in Russell Vale, NSW, with regular site travel
• Transport vehicle provided for work-related travel

About the Role

Working within Transport for NSW, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering asphalt roadworks and maintenance projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget and project deadlines are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage asphalt roadworks and maintenance projects from planning through to completion.
• Oversee contractors and ensure projects meet time, cost, quality and scope requirements.
• Prepare project briefs, cost estimates, technical specifications and contract documentation.
• Coordinate investigations, designs, procurement and construction activities.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, resources and contractor performance.
• Liaise with stakeholders, contractors and internal TfNSW teams.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality standards.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience delivering civil infrastructure or road construction projects.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Construction White Card.
• Willingness to obtain a Traffic Control ticket.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week and travel between multiple project sites.
• Willingness to complete mandatory TfNSW Working on Foot (WOF) requirements prior to commencement.

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience in asphalt construction, resurfacing or road maintenance projects.
• Experience working with Transport for NSW, local councils or other government road authorities.
• Strong contractor management, project delivery and stakeholder engagement skills.