Project Engineer - Civil Infrastructure

About the role

Aspect Personnel is recruiting, on behalf of a large Melbourne council, an experienced Project Engineer for a 12-month temporary role in Pakenham. You will join the Civil Infrastructure Projects team within the Assets and Capital Delivery directorate, delivering capital works projects across roads, drainage and bridges in a fast-growing region. Reporting to the Coordinator Civil Infrastructure Projects, you will manage civil projects from investigation and planning through design and construction.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver allocated capital works projects covering roads, drains, bridges and other infrastructure improvements
• Manage project scope, timelines and budgets, and report progress and spend against budget
• Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, designs, project briefs and contract documentation
• Administer contracts and supervise consultants and contractors through to completion
• Work with the Department of Transport and Planning, utility authorities and internal teams to obtain approvals and permits
• Prepare communication plans and lead consultation with residents and stakeholders
• Carry out engineering investigations, including drainage issues, and recommend design solutions
• Respond to project correspondence and customer enquiries

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Professional Engineer in Victoria
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, ideally roads, drainage and bridges
• Experience in local government, grant-funded or multi-stakeholder projects is highly regarded
• Current Victorian driver's licence

Required skills

• Project management, procurement, contract administration and construction delivery
• Clear written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder relationship building
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions

What we offer

• $58 per hour plus superannuation
• A 12-month engagement with a large, growing council
• A varied capital works portfolio with real community impact
• A Pakenham location with access to the Pakenham train line and the Monash Freeway

To apply, use the Apply button and attach your resume. Candidates can also ask for a confidential chat with the recruiter at Aspect Personnel.