Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Bega Zone Office Auckland St
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 22/04/2025
Pay Rate to candidate: $110-125 hourly + Superannuation (PAYG)
Hours of work: 7 max hrs a day, 35 hrs per week

Our client, a leading NSW Government Department have a part time position available for a Project Engineer to join their Bega Team.

The role is responsible for developing and delivering road, bridge or traffic infrastructure and/or maintenance projects in order to achieve road safety, asset management and network efficiency objectives

Key accountabilities

• Manage project and delivery process including the delivery of direct control and contract works to ensure nominated road, bridge or traffic infrastructure and/or maintenance projects are developed and delivered to agreed time, cost, quality and scope requirements.
• Manage the investigation and design process by developing project briefs and cost estimates, procuring and overseeing service providers, monitoring and reviewing ongoing work programs to make effective use of resources and deliver agreed objectives.
• Prepare contract documents for bridge and road works projects, including technical specifications to engage, administer and deliver contract works and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Implement effective cost management systems to ensure efficient financial management of projects.
• Implement appropriate procedures, guidelines, processes and practices, in collaboration with departments specialists, to deliver a high level of workplace health and safety and environmental management on projects and contracts.

Essential requirements

• A four- year engineering  (Electrical / Civil or related)  degree from  an  Australian  University  or  equivalent  overseas qualifications.
• Possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver’s license and willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.
• Progression from Engineer Level 1 to Engineer Level 2 will be dependent on meeting the requirements of the departments Professional Engineer Development Program.

Key knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the technical aspects of materials, equipment and techniques used in road, bridge and other related traffic infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Experience in the preparation of competitive and accurate estimates, job programs, project delivery briefs and WH&S management plans, quality, environmental, and traffic management plans for assigned projects.
• Experience in managing a direct control workforce to successfully undertake construction and maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of tenders and contract management requirements.
• Knowledge of computer based tools and techniques for project and information management.

Key challenges

• Prioritising workload to manage risk and deliver project outcomes.
• Managing client expectations in the delivery of their works while ensuring all project management requirements are met.
• Balancing road safety, asset management and network efficiency objectives to deliver sustainable outcomes for the community.

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Gemma Fernie on 02 8227 9*** or apply directly via the Apply for this job button. Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.