Project Engineer | Asphalt, Pavements & Roadworks

The OE Agency; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade (TOT) included

Job summary

The OE Agency in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join an established civil infrastructure business delivering asphalt, pavement and road construction projects. You will coordinate site teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and quality, and work with clients and subcontractors across Australia and New Zealand.

This full-time role offers hands-on engineering with exposure to asphalt paving and pavement rehabilitation, and includes a Tool of Trade

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably Civil.
• Proven experience in civil construction, roadworks or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with asphalt, spray sealing or pavement construction highly desirable.
• Demonstrated project coordination, planning and delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver asphalt, roadworks and civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage project activities from tender handover through to completion.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, labour and resources.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules and financial performance.
• Prepare progress claims, reports and project documentation.
• Oversee contract administration, risk management and quality compliance.
• Ensure works meet engineering specifications, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve project delays, cost variances and non‑conformances.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support project closeout and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: AUD $130,000–$140,000 per annum | Negotiable based on experience

Additional Benefit: Tool of Trade (TOT) included

Employment Type: Full-Time

Applications: Australia & New Zealand

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Project Engineer to join an established civil infrastructure business delivering asphalt, pavement and road construction projects across Western Australia.

This is an opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong technical and commercial experience who enjoys coordinating project delivery, working with construction teams and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Candidates with asphalt paving, spray sealing or pavement rehabilitation experience will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and deliver asphalt, roadworks and civil infrastructure projects.

Manage project activities from tender handover through to completion.

Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, labour and resources.

Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules and financial performance.

Prepare progress claims, reports and project documentation.

Oversee contract administration, risk management and quality compliance.

Ensure works meet engineering specifications, safety requirements and quality standards.

Identify and resolve project delays, cost variances and non‑conformances.

Maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.

Support project closeout and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering.

Proven experience in civil construction, roadworks or infrastructure projects.

Experience in asphalt, spray sealing or pavement construction highly desirable.

Demonstrated project coordination, planning and delivery experience.

Strong knowledge of construction QA/QC, ITPs and project specifications.

Experience with budgeting, tendering, contract administration and cost control.

Ability to coordinate contractors, suppliers and construction teams.

Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Sound understanding of WHS, environmental and quality requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting.

Valid Australian working rights or eligibility to obtain them.

What's on Offer

AUD $130,000–$140,000 per annum, with package discussions based on experience.

Tool of Trade (TOT) included.

Full-Time opportunity within an established infrastructure business.

Exposure to asphalt, road construction and pavement projects across Western Australia.

Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering and project delivery teams.

Applications welcomed from suitably qualified candidates across Australia and New Zealand who can work in Western Australia.