Project Engineer - Assets Delivery

LiveHire Limited; City Of Vincent; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH options

Flexible hours

Long service leave

Superannuation

Job summary

Water Corporation in Leederville, WA, is hiring a Project Engineer on a permanent basis. You will support engineering and project management across WA infrastructure projects, coordinating scoping, design, construction, commissioning and handover.

The role involves planning tasks, providing technical and commercial oversight with design consultants, contractors and suppliers, and collaborating with external stakeholders on state-funded projects.

Qualifications

• A qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a project engineering role with knowledge of contract administration, tendering and contract awards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scoping, design, business case development, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout of projects for WA metro and regional portfolios.
• Plan, allocate and coordinate tasks according to an approved programme of works.
• Provide technical and commercial management on projects with design consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Engineering

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future.

About the role

Our Project Management team have a permanent opportunity for a Project Engineer within our regional wastewater capital delivery portfolio in Leederville. You’ll be responsible for engineering and project management support assisting in the provision and management of our infrastructure projects across WA.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

• Assist in the coordination of scoping, design, business case development, construction, commissioning, handover and the close out of projects for our metro and regional portfolios
• Plan, allocate and coordinate tasks according to an approved programme of works
• Provide technical assistance and commercial management on projects working with design consultants, contractors and suppliers in the delivery of works
• Inspect and coordinate individual works and/or contracts and prepare reports for senior management
• Work collaboratively with external stakeholders to support state funded projects

About you

You will have a qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline, along with demonstrated experience in a project engineering role, with knowledge of contract administration, tendering, contract award and contract administration. Your skills in the preparation and analysis of project proposals, reviewing engineering work, and excellent stakeholder management skills will ensure success in this role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Friday 9th October 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website