Orange, NSW | 6 Month Contract | 8:6 Roster | FIFO / DIDO
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in bulk earthworks delivery across mining and civil infrastructure projects for a 3-6 month contract.
This role is suited to engineers who take full ownership of earthworks packages — from planning and sequencing through to production, cost control, forecasting, and delivery outcomes. We are specifically looking for individuals with proven experience managing high-volume earthworks scopes, not engineers operating purely in coordination or support capacities.
Project Engineer – Bulk Earthworks
The Prospect
You will play a key role in the successful delivery of major bulk earthworks packages on a large-scale project based in Orange, NSW. The position offers genuine responsibility and autonomy, working within a structured project environment alongside an experienced delivery team.
Typical scopes include:
Bulk earthworks and mass haul operations
Cut/fill and haul road construction
Ground stabilisation works
Mining infrastructure and site development
TSF and dam lift construction
Roster & Travel
8:6 FIFO/DIDO roster
FIFO options available from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
Initial 3-6 month contract with potential extension
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering and delivery performance of assigned earthworks packages, including:
Managing bulk earthworks production, sequencing, and methodology
Developing and driving 4-week lookahead programs
Monitoring cost performance, forecasting, and reporting
Tracking quantities, productivity rates, and cost versus budget
Preparing accurate monthly forecasts aligned to project progress




Leading and mentoring Site Engineers
Developing practical work packs and construction methodologies
Managing QA/QC compliance and technical documentation
Liaising with client representatives and project stakeholders
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong operational and commercial capability across large-scale earthworks projects.
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience delivering bulk earthworks packages on mining or civil projects valued at $20M+
Strong understanding of earthworks production, sequencing, and haul road/access road construction
Demonstrated capability in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
Experience managing lookahead planning and short-term programming
Leadership experience managing Site Engineers or junior engineering teams
Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking and forecasting
Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6
Full Australian working rights
Highly Regarded
TSF or dam construction experience
Mining or remote project exposure
Contractor-side experience on large earthworks projects
What's on Offer
Competitive day rates based on experience
Prospect to work on a major earthworks project with a strong delivery team
Genuine ownership and accountability across key project packages
Structured project environment with clear leadership and planning systems
Potential ongoing opportunities with a contractor securing major civil and mining works nationally
If you are an experienced bulk earthworks Project Engineer with a strong delivery mindset and the ability to drive production, planning, and commercial outcomes, we would like to hear from you.
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