- Pilbara Based |Excellent Salary | House and Relocation
- Major Capital Projects | Infrastructure | Contracts Management
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Senior Project Engineer – Major Capital Projects This Pilbara Shire is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Major Capital Projects (MCP) team. You'll take ownership of significant capital works across roads, bridges, buildings, land development, water and wastewater infrastructure — delivering projects from inception through to commissioning while balancing time, cost and quality.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Manager Major Capital Projects, you will manage technically complex, high-value projects with multiple stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in lifting the team's capability by developing systems, tools and processes that drive better project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the full project lifecycle for allocated Major Capital Projects (planning, design, procurement, delivery and commissioning)
- Undertaking technical assessments, preparing business cases, and reviewing complex engineering drawings and specifications
- Developing high-quality project documentation including delivery plans, risk management plans, stakeholder engagement plans and procurement strategies
- Managing consultants and contractors through the Shire's procurement processes, including tender evaluation and contract administration
- Providing explicit technical advice and ensuring strong project governance, reporting and commercial management
- Proactively identifying and mitigating project and organisational risks
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to continuous improvement across the MCP function
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external regulators, consultants and contractors




- Ensuring all projects are delivered safely, sustainably and with consideration for long-term operations and maintenance

Experience:

- Proven experience in project management of civil or infrastructure projects (local government experience highly regarded)
- Strong contract management experience with consultants and contractors
- The ability to interpret and explain complex engineering drawings
- Sound knowledge of local government infrastructure and delivery environments
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong self-management, organisational and time-management abilities
- Competent use of Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/project software
- Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence

Desirable:

- Minimum 5 - 10 years' experience in Civil Engineering, Project Management or Contract Management
- Previous local government or public sector project experience
- Exposure to financial and budget management
- Postgraduate qualifications in engineering, project management or related fields
- Eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia

What's on offer: This is a genuine opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure that shapes communities across the Pilbara, while developing your leadership and technical capability in a supportive team environment.

To be considered, applicants must be able to provide:

- 100-point identification check
- Current National Police Clearance
- Proof of working rights in Australia
- Pre-employment medical (and any required vaccination evidence if mandated)

How to apply: Apply Now and submit your resume with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Due to high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the above criteria will shortlisted & invited to formally for this position.

For additional information, please contact Angelina @CRG team on 08 6478 7788

📌 Senior Project Engineer - Major Capital Projects (Perth)
🏢 Crisdale Recruitment Group
📍 Perth