Site Project Engineer

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way. 

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Site Project Engineer to work with our client Main Roads WA, working full time hours and based in the Northam office on a fixed term contract until June 2026. 

We welcome applications from those local to the Northam area or are willing to commute to and from the office daily. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assist in preparation of contract documentation, tendering and perform the role of Site Engineer
• Assist the Contract Management Team to ensure that works are completed to approved scope, budget, time and quality 
• Works with contract surveillance officers in inspecting construction sites to ensure that work is being done according to drawings and specifications and as per Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
• Prepare site instructions, variation memos, contract closeout reports, contractor performance report and lessons learnt
• Assist in developing projects, design management, managing pre-construction activities, obtaining approvals including liaison with Stakeholders and manage projects through development
• Occasionally, from time to time, visiting sites in remote regions and overnight stays on site may be required.

What you will bring to the team:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience in road construction and management of contractors
• Previous experience with contract administration under AS 2124 (or similar conditions)
• Direct involvement experience in either project development and/or delivery within a roadworks environment
• Knowledge of preparing contact documents and tender process
• Knowledge in quality assurance and contract management process
• Knowledge in financial management and resources management
• Research, analysis and problem solving
• Stakeholder relationship, negotiation and facilitation

Qualifications and experience required: 

• Civil Engineering degree
• Experience working on roads
• Basic Work site traffic management and White card
• Knowledge and prior experience with Main Roads WA will be highly advantageous
• Site experience is welcome as this role may require occasional overnights stays to remote sites

Interested? Apply now.

Please note - GHD will close for the holiday period after Wednesday December 24, 2025 and return from Monday January 12, 2026. Please expect a delay in responses over this period. 

GHD has been appointed by Main Roads Western Australia to deliver a state-wide Operational Asset Management Support Service (AMSS) contract. Under this contract, GHD provides centralised and regional support to assist Main Roads manage and maintain the State Road network. 

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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