Senior Project Engineer

Civcon Civil & Project Management Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Civcon Civil & Project Management Pty Ltd is a Western Australian civil construction and project management company, seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support delivery of civil construction projects across the Perth metropolitan area.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical and commercial understanding with excellent communication skills to manage competing priorities while upholding high safety, quality and project delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a similar Project Engineer role within civil construction.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or Mechanical Engineering.
• Current rights to live and work in Australia.
• Current, valid Western Australian driver's licence and access to reliable personal transport.
• Availability to work on projects based in the Perth metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial and technical aspects of project delivery.
• Develop site-specific work methodologies and programs to meet client requirements.
• Exercise a high level of autonomy and sound professional judgement when planning works and determining appropriate equipment, personnel, resources and construction methodologies.
• Lead, support and mentor project teams and personnel in site safety and project execution.
• Manage project quality deliverables and achieve Practical Completion in accordance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Autonomy

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction or Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

CHEOPS experience desirable

Job description

Civcon Civil & Project Management is a Western Australian civil construction and project management company, delivering quality outcomes for a diverse and specialised client base. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our team and support the successful delivery of civil construction projects across the Perth metropolitan area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and commercial understanding of civil construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and project delivery.

The position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the commercial and technical aspects of project delivery, as delegated by the Project Manager. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

Proven ability to deliver works in accordance with contract requirements, specifications and project objectives.

Ability to lead, support and mentor project teams and personnel in site safety and project execution.

Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.

Experience in cost tracking, budget compilation and financial reporting.

Ability to interpret contract requirements, construction drawings and technical specifications.

Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to identify, communicate and escal project risks and opportunities.

Ability to manage project quality deliverables and achieve Practical Completion in accordance with contractual requirements.

Strong technical understanding of design specifications, civil construction techniques, programming and project planning.

High level of awareness and application of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements.

Ability to implement HSEQ policies, procedures and relevant legislative requirements.

Strong problem-solving skills, initiative and resourcefulness.

Proficiency in relevant computer software, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project. CHEOPS experience is desirable.

The successful applicant will be required to exercise a high level of autonomy and sound professional judgement when planning works and determining appropriate equipment, personnel, resources and construction methodologies. You will also be responsible for developing site-specific work methodologies and programs to ensure client requirements are met and project outcomes are achieved.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Minimum five years' experience in a similar Project Engineer role within civil construction.

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or Mechanical Engineering.

Current rights to live and work in Australia.

Current, valid Western Australian driver's licence and access to reliable personal transport.

Availability to work on projects based in the Perth metropolitan area.

Civcon is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and women.