Senior Civil Project Engineer - FIFO & Flexible Schedule

Roadform Services Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadform is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead civil construction projects in Western Australia. You will oversee planning, programming, cost control and reporting, while managing subcontractors and on-site teams to meet safety, quality and budget targets.

Reporting to the Department Manager, this FIFO role (2:1 roster) combines site delivery with Perth office coordination, aiming to drive productivity and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer role within civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, programming, cost control and project reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and competing project priorities.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance, inspection and test plans, technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness, including variations, progress claims, forecasting and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Leading the engineering and technical aspects of project delivery from planning through to completion.
• Developing and managing project schedules, look-ahead programs, construction methodologies and work packs.
• Coordinating site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, labour and equipment to achieve project milestones.
• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasting, variations and commercial reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including ITPs, quality records, work procedures and project specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with project drawings, design requirements, relevant Australian Standards and contractual obligations.
• Driving quality assurance, inspections, testing, defect management and project close-out activities.
• Identifying and managing project risks, technical issues and opportunities for improved productivity.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring environmental and workplace health and safety requirements are met.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Budgeting

Subcontractor management

Quality assurance

Communication

Safety

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Roadform is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead civil construction projects in Western Australia. You will oversee planning, programming, cost control and reporting, while managing subcontractors and on-site teams to meet safety, quality and budget targets.

Reporting to the Department Manager, this FIFO role (2:1 roster) combines site delivery with Perth office coordination, aiming to drive productivity and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.