Site Project Engineer (Roads) - Northam

GHD; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Site Project Engineer for a fixed term contract based at Main Roads WA in Northam. This role involves preparing contract documentation, ensuring projects meet scope and budget, and inspecting construction sites. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in road management and contract administration. The position may require occasional overnight stays at remote sites. Join us to make a positive impact on the transport sector.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Support for diverse workforce

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in project development.
• Hands-on experience in road construction and contract management.
• Knowledge of preparing contract documentation and tendering process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract documentation and assist the Contract Management Team.
• Inspect construction sites to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Develop projects and manage pre-construction activities.

Skills

Road construction management

Contract administration

Stakeholder relationship management

Problem solving

Education

Experience working on roads

Basic Work site traffic management and White card

Tools

AS 2124 contract conditions

Job description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for aSite Project Engineerto work with our clientMain Roads WA, working full time hours and based in the Northam office on a fixed term contract until June 2026.

We welcome applications from those local to the Northam area or are willing to commute to and from the office daily.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assist in preparation of contract documentation, tendering and perform the role of Site Engineer
• Assist the Contract Management Team to ensure that works are completed to approved scope, budget, time and quality
• Works with contract surveillance officers in inspecting construction sites to ensure that work is being done according to drawings and specifications and as per Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
• Prepare site instructions, variation memos, contract closeout reports, contractor performance report and lessons learnt
• Assist in developing projects, design management, managing pre-construction activities, obtaining approvals including liaison with Stakeholders and manage projects through development
• Occasionally, from time to time, visiting sites in remote regions and overnight stays on site may be required.

What you will bring to the team:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience in road construction and management of contractors
• Previous experience with contract administration under AS 2124 (or similar conditions)
• Direct involvement experience in either project development and/or delivery within a roadworks environment
• Knowledge of preparing contact documents and tender process
• Knowledge in quality assurance and contract management process
• Knowledge in financial management and resources management
• Research, analysis and problem solving
• Stakeholder relationship, negotiation and facilitation

Qualifications and experience required:

• Experience working on roads
• Basic Work site traffic management and White card
• Knowledge and prior experience with Main Roads WA will be highly advantageous
• Site experience is welcome as this role may require occasional overnights stays to remote sites

Interested? Apply now.

Please note - GHD will close for the holiday period after Wednesday December 24, 2025 and return from Monday January 12, 2026. Please expect a delay in responses over this period.

GHD has been appointed by Main Roads Western Australia to deliver a state-wide Operational Asset Management Support Service (AMSS) contract. Under this contract, GHD provides centralised and regional support to assist Main Roads manage and maintain the State Road network.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.
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The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Job Info

• Job Identification 21895
• Job Category Project Management
• Posting Date 12/24/2025, 01:03 AM
• Apply Before 01/11/2026, 03:59 PM
• Locations 999 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, AU