Project Engineer

Build your career on a newly awarded WA roads project

Seymour Whyte has recently secured a new project in Western Australia, creating an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our growing WA team. Based in Perth, this drive-in drive-out role offers a 5:2 roster and the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a significant roads project.

We are looking for someone with previous experience working on Main Roads projects and a solid background in road construction. You will bring practical project delivery experience and the technical capability to coordinate construction activities safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

About the role

Working closely with the project delivery team, the Project Engineer will coordinate on-site construction engineering activities and support the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of allocated works.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate road construction activities against plans and specifications
• Monitor progress and report against the project program
• Track project costs, revenue, productivity and forecasts
• Manage subcontractors, supervisors, trades and site resources
• Interpret designs and recommend practical construction solutions
• Prepare forecasts, status reports and resourcing information
• Support procurement, subcontract administration and variations
• Develop ITPs, SWMS and other project documentation
• Identify and escalate safety, delivery and commercial risks
• Contribute to site meetings, toolbox talks and pre-starts
• The role will coordinate construction engineering functions and provide the technical support needed to achieve project objectives.

Skills and experience required

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent
• Previous experience delivering Main Roads projects
• Strong road construction and civil infrastructure experience
• Sound planning, programming and commercial capability
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets and forecasts, contractual claims, variations.
• Familiarity with WHS and Environmental legislation, ability to produce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and managing budgets and forecasts.
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence and own transport

Why join Seymour Whyte?

Build a long-term career with financial security, professional development and benefits designed to support both work and life.

Our benefits include:

• Bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
• Salary continuance insurance for eligible employees
• Purchased leave options of up to four weeks
• Corporate health insurance and wellbeing discounts
• Employee assistance and mental health support
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts through our partners
• Training, development pathways and mentoring opportunities
• Generous employee share and referral programs

About Seymour Whyte

We are a successful civil contracting business that has operated in Australia for more than 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor, the expertise of a Tier 1 and the enhanced resources of VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger in building the future we want.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

Submit your CV online to apply for this role.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Reference code: 495026

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.