Project Engineer - Capital Works

Singleton Council; Singleton Council; Presencial; AUD 117.000 - 132.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Swell Program (Safe + Well atSingleton

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work from home

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

4-day week

Concessional Leave between Christmas

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Training Courses + Professional Dev

Education Assistance

Leadership Development Program

Grow our Own Program

ESSPecialist Program Awards

Service Awards

Be Valued Recognition Program

Descripción de la vacante

Singleton Council is seeking a Project Engineer - Capital Works to lead infrastructure delivery from planning through to completion. You will manage safety, time, cost and quality across roads, drainage, open spaces and community facilities, liaising with contractors and internal teams to maintain high standards.

The role requires engineering or related qualifications with extensive project delivery experience, plus strong procurement, budgeting and stakeholder engagement.

Formación

• Engineering or related discipline qualification or extensive infrastructure delivery experience.
• Proven experience managing capital works, contracts and contractors.
• Strong procurement, budgeting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of WHS, environmental and compliance requirements in construction.
• Current Class C Driver Licence and Construction Industry White Card.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver capital works projects from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants and internal teams to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Provide project leadership and contract management across a diverse portfolio.
• Monitor budgets and procurement activities to meet program targets.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Procurement

Contract management

Educación

Engineering degree

Project management

Descripción del empleo

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

As Project Engineer - Capital Works, you will play a key role in delivering Singleton Council's Capital Works Program, managing a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that support our growing community. From roads and drainage to open spaces and community facilities, you'll oversee projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

Working closely with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and internal teams, you'll provide technical expertise, contract management and project leadership to help shape and maintain the infrastructure that supports Singleton's future.

In this role, you will need:

• Qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, and/or extensive experience in infrastructure project delivery.

• Proven experience managing capital works projects, contracts and contractors from planning through to completion.

• Strong understanding of project procurement, budget management and stakeholder engagement.

• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS, environmental and compliance requirements within a construction or infrastructure environment.

• Current Class C Driver Licence and Construction Industry White Card.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 14 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a TRP of $157,041 - $174,008 per annum consisting of a base salary of $117,217 - $131,854, 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, Motor Vehicle allowance of $18,895.75 and 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)

• Fitness Passport

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home

• Rostered Day Off

• 9-day fortnight

• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year

• Long Service Leave after 5 years

• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

• Domestic + Family Violence Leave

• Training Courses + Professional Development

• Education Assistance

• Leadership Development Program

• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards

• Service Awards

• Be Valued Recognition Program

INTERESTED?

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2026.