Project Engineer
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Engineering · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Western Australia has large civil, marine and recreational projects under construction, and a Perth team is looking for a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to help deliver them. The role means owning assigned construction work, coordinating contractors, managing interfaces and sorting out site problems before delivery slips.
Work sponsorship is available for suitable candidates, and suitably qualified international professionals are welcome.
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Key Responsibilities
- Be accountable for the construction packages you are given, supervising daily site works and keeping track of progress
- Bring civil, marine, structural and public realm works together at their interfaces, directing subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades
- Supervise piling, fender systems, revetments, drainage and landscaping, along with other civil construction
- Support programming, scheduling and cost control
- Examine what the construction demands, develop workable delivery answers and hunt for better constructability and efficiency
- Keep quality records current (ITPs, HIRACs and inspection records) while checking safety, quality and environmental compliance
- Update clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders, reporting progress with accurate project records, and coach graduate and junior engineers
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or another recognised equivalent qualification
- Project Engineer level: 2–4 years' experience in civil or marine construction
- Senior Project Engineer level: relevant senior construction and project delivery experience
- Experience in site-based engineering is preferred
- Has worked with subcontractors and construction crews in a coordinating role
- Understanding of scheduling, cost control and quality assurance on projects
- Communicates well and manages stakeholders strongly, with orderly records and documentation
- Can interpret construction requirements and fix practical problems on site
- Dedicated to workplace safety and quality
- Proactive and willing to own your remit, at ease within multidisciplinary construction teams, and genuinely interested in major infrastructure and community-focused projects
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