Senior Project Engineer

Transport for NSW; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Dubbo, NSW is seeking a highly capable Civil Engineer to lead and deliver maintenance and construction projects in the Far West region.

You will develop project plans and budgets, oversee schedules and technical documentation, coordinate field teams and contractors, and build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure safe, on-time delivery of road infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Four-year Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience delivering road infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of tendering, contract administration, procurement and contractor management.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of maintenance and construction projects and programs across the Far West region of NSW ensuring completion within agreed timeframes, budgets, quality standards, and scope requirements while meeting client and customer expectations.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical documentation, including project briefs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documentation
• Coordinate and oversee project delivery teams, contractors, consultants, and service providers, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality outcomes throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, providing technical advice and contributing to road safety, asset management, network efficiency, and a customer-focused team culture.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Equivalent overseas qualification

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Engineering

Job location:

Dubbo, NSW, AU, 2830

Job reference number: 112415

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $153678.0-$167946.0

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead and manage the safe, efficient, and effective planning, execution, and delivery of maintenance and construction projects and programs across the Far west region of NSW ensuring completion within agreed timeframes, budgets, quality standards, and scope requirements while meeting client and customer expectations.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical documentation, including project briefs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documentation
• Coordinate and oversee project delivery teams, contractors, consultants, and service providers, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality outcomes throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, providing technical advice and contributing to road safety, asset management, network efficiency, and a customer-focused team culture.

This is a Permanent on site position and will be located out of Broken Hill and it is expected the successful candidate will reside within 75 km to the Broken Hill depot.

This role will require some travel to various locations across the region

• Proven experience in managing the planning with experience delivering road, infrastructure, construction, or maintenance projects.
• Strong technical knowledge, effective communication, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership ability overseeing field teams and contractors and service providers

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A four-year Civil Engineering or similar degree or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
• Knowledge of road and traffic infrastructure materials, equipment, construction methods, and maintenance practices
• Experience working with or managing direct-control workforces in the delivery of construction and maintenance activities
• Understanding of tendering, contract administration, procurement processes, and contractor management
• A current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel and work outside normal working hours when required

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

This is an in-person, on-site role.

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