AI Job Summary

Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil construction or utilities; background as Project/Site Engineer with increasing duty
Deliver scopes controlling programme, cost and resources; manage subcontractors, procurement and materials
Ensure works align with HSQE requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Project Engineer- Civil (Water Infrastructure)

Saltire Infrastructure is a growing civil and engineering contractor delivering water and wastewater projects across Western Australia.

We combine engineering, construction and specialist capability to deliver complex works, including on live water networks where continuity of supply matters.

Innovate. Deliver. Excel.

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support upcoming work across Western Australia.

The Role

This is a hands-on delivery role. You will take ownership of key project scopes from planning through to closeout. You will be expected to take ownership, resolve issues early and keep delivery moving without constant direction, including running scopes with limited input from a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Support project mobilisation and contribute to tenders, pricing and early-stage planning
Deliver project scopes with control of programme, cost and resources
Resolve design, commercial and delivery issues early
Manage subcontractors, procurement and materials
Ensure works are delivered in line with HSQE requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site
Track costs, forecasts and variations
Oversee site progress and keep works moving
Maintain reporting and support project closeout

About You

5+ years’ experience in civil construction or utilities
Background as a Project or Site Engineer with increasing delivery responsibility
Strong understanding of programme, cost and subcontractor management
Review technical drawings and specifications, identifying risks, errors and variations
Practical and comfortable on site, preferring to stay close to the works
Commercially aware, with experience in cost tracking, variations and reporting
Takes ownership and makes decisions to keep projects moving
Adapts quickly and works effectively in a fast-moving, less structured environment
Willing to work across both metro and regional WA projects, including working away from home when required

Why Join Saltire

Growing presence across water infrastructure across WA
Real ownership of project scopes and outcomes
Work in a business where decisions are made quickly and work keeps moving
Opportunity to step up quickly based on performance
Additional annual leave after 5 years’ service
2 wellness days per year

Project Engineer