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Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Civil Construction / Regional Earthworks & Roads

Location: Regional WA
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $160K + Super

About the Company

Our client is a well-established civil construction contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Western Australia. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and project delivery, they are currently expanding their project team to support a significant regional earthworks and roads package.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a high-performing project team delivering major earthworks and road construction works in regional WA.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, Supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives, you will play a key role in coordinating construction activities and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day engineering and construction activities across earthworks and road packages
  • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant, labour, and multiple work fronts
  • Develop short-term programs, lookahead schedules, construction sequencing, and work packages
  • Review drawings, specifications, scopes, and construction methodologies
  • Monitor quantities, productivity, costs, progress, and project performance
  • Manage QA/QC requirements including ITPs, inspections, testing, NCRs, and project documentation
  • Assist with progress claims, variations, forecasting, and commercial reporting
  • Identify and resolve technical and construction issues in collaboration with site and project teams

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Site Engineer within civil construction, with strong exposure to earthworks and road construction
  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
  • Experience working on regional, remote, or FIFO civil infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, QA/QC, quantities, surveying, and project documentation
  • Proven experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple work fronts
  • Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • Australian civil construction experience is highly desirable
  • White Card and relevant site tickets/inductions

What’s On Offer:

  • Up to $160K + Super
  • 2/1 FIFO Roster
  • Opportunity to work on a significant regional WA civil infrastructure project
  • Long-term project opportunities and potential for career progression
  • Exposure to major earthworks and road construction packages
  • A supportive and experienced project delivery team

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Callum Reeves at Zenith Search on 0468 075 396 or email your updated resume to Callum.Reeves@ZenithSearch.com

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