Project Engineer

You’re looking to embed yourself in projects of different sizes and become part of a team that’s shaping the landscape across NSW.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
 

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of the Northern Bridges team developing and delivering bridge maintenance projects across Northeastern NSW. You will establish a pipeline of work for a number of direct control bridge crews as well as scheduling and managing contractor works. You will be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle, providing engineering support from the development phase all the way through to delivery completion and handover. You will also manage the cost estimates, procuring and overseeing of service providers, suppliers and consultants as well as monitoring and reviewing an ongoing work program. The successful applicant will be required to travel across the region, inspecting current works and maintaining a high level of WH&S, environmental management and quality on projects. We currently have exciting permanent full time opportunities at Ballina and Grafton. Our Ballina position will be in the bridge maintenance space and our Grafton position will be capital works based.
 

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
 

About you

You will be able to effectively problem-solve and communicate with internal and external stakeholders including contractors to deliver timely outcomes on task requirements.  You are a natural multitasker able to prioritise workloads, manage risk and deliver project outcomes. You have a real passion for bridge maintenance and construction. You have experience and an understanding of Environmental Assessments. You enjoy collaboration, can seek advice to resolve issues and discuss projects with direct controlled workforce. You're experience in the preparation of estimates, job programs, project delivery briefs and WH&S management plans, quality, environmental, and traffic management plans will see your success in this role. You hold a four-year civil engineering degree from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualification and hold a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and be willing to travel and work outside normal working hours.
 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 
 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 16th March 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact DYANA.BEKDACHE@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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