Senior Project Engineer - Far West

Transport for NSW; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a permanent, on-site Civil Engineering project leader for the Far West region, based near Broken Hill. You will lead maintenance and construction projects, develop plans, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate with contractors and service providers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

A four-year Civil Engineering degree or equivalent and a valid Australian driver's license are required, with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of maintenance and construction projects across the Far West region.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee project delivery teams, contractors, and service providers.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, contributing to road safety and asset management.

Skills

Project management

Road & infrastructure knowledge

Leadership

Driver's licence

Education

Four-year Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

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

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About you

In this role you will bring:

• 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.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.