Job Details
Project Engineer
- Permanent Opportunity
- 8:6 FIFO Roster
- Multi-Disciplinary Contractor
About the Company
An established civil construction and mining contractor operating across Western Australia’s Pilbara region, delivering civil infrastructure works for major clients within the resources sector.
The business specialises in bulk earthworks, road construction and maintenance, drainage infrastructure, mine-site civil works and access road development. With a strong focus on safe project delivery, local employment and developing long-term relationships with its clients and communities, the company continues to support significant infrastructure projects across the region.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to join the team on a FIFO basis, supporting the delivery of civil construction works across the Pilbara.
Working closely with the project management and site teams, you’ll coordinate engineering activities across site operations, ensuring construction works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications, quality requirements and schedules.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Civil Engineer with a contractor background and experience in roadworks, bulk earthworks or mine-site infrastructure to join an established contractor delivering projects across the resources sector.
Roster & Benefits
- FIFO 8:6 roster
- Opportunity to work on civil construction projects across the Pilbara
- Join an established contractor servicing major resources clients
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day civil engineering activities across site works.
- Oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Manage subcontractors, construction crews and multiple work fronts.
- Review engineering documentation, technical specifications and construction methodologies.
- Coordinate quality assurance, inspections and materials compliance.
- Monitor project progress against construction schedules and key milestones.
- Assist with project planning, cost control, reporting and resource coordination.
- Liaise with clients, consultants and site personnel to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil construction within a contractor environment.
- Strong background in roadworks, bulk earthworks or mine-site civil infrastructure.
- Previous experience working on remote mining or resources projects.
- Sound understanding of technical specifications, quality requirements and construction methodologies.
- Experience managing multiple work fronts and coordinating subcontractors.
- Strong knowledge of QA/QC, project documentation, scheduling and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using P6 or MS Project highly regarded.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
All communication and your resume is treated strictly confidential and will be kept completely private until we have discussed the role and you are comfortable to move forward with the opportunity.
To find out more details on this position or any other opportunities in the construction industry, please call Karolina on 0483 957 395.
Karolina Podkowka
Recruitment Consultant
E: karolina.podkowka@zenithsearch.com
P: 0483 957 395
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