Project Engineer – Civil Capital Works

Deliver civil capital works projects with strong contractor management and project delivery.

Your new organisation
An excellent short-term opportunity is available for an experienced Civil Project Engineer to join a metropolitan local government organisation and support the delivery of a busy program of civil infrastructure and public realm projects. This is not a traditional civil design role. While a strong technical understanding of civil engineering is important, the key focus will be capital works delivery, procurement, contract administration and contractor management.
You will take projects through procurement and construction, working closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure work is delivered safely, to specification, within budget and on program.

Your new role 

• Managing civil capital works projects through the construction and delivery phases
• Coordinating procurement, tender evaluations and contractor appointments
• Managing construction contracts and contractor performance
• Monitoring project budgets, programs, risks, variations and quality
• Undertaking site inspections and providing technical input to resolve construction issues
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, estimates and contract documentation as required
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, service authorities and internal stakeholders
• Providing regular reporting across project scope, budget, timing and risk

The wider project environment includes streetscape, public realm and civil infrastructure projects, with projects often combining civil engineering and landscape elements.

What you'll need to succeed 

• A qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil capital works projects
• Strong contract administration and contractor management experience
• Experience with procurement and tender processes
• The ability to confidently manage contractors and construction activities on site
• Strong understanding of civil construction standards, project risk and WHS requirements
• Ability to manage budgets, programs, variations and competing project priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Previous local government or public sector experience will be highly regarded
• Experience delivering streetscape, public realm, roads, drainage, footpaths or similar municipal infrastructure projects would be advantageous

The position requires someone capable of working autonomously and managing contractors to achieve safe, timely and high-quality project outcomes. 

What you'll get in return 

• Paying between $70 - $80 p/h + super
• Initial 3-month contract
• Opportunity to work across varied civil capital works
• Hands-on project delivery and site exposure
• Hybrid working arrangements encompassing office, site and work from home
• Join an established multidisciplinary environment across engineering, urban design and landscape projects

What you need to do now 
Due to the short-term nature of this assignment and the need to support project delivery throughout the summer period, candidates must be able to commit to the full contract term. If you are an experienced Civil Project Engineer with strong capital works delivery and contract management experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send direct to Alissa.Sara@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Alissa Sara on 03 8616 8424 for a confidential discussion on your career.#3025362