Job Description

Orange, NSW | 6 Month Contract | 8:6 Roster | FIFO / DIDO

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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.

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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.

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Project Engineer – Bulk Earthworks

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The Opportunity

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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.

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Typical scopes include:

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- Bulk earthworks and mass haul operations
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- Cut/fill and haul road construction
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- Ground stabilisation works
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- Mining infrastructure and site development
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- TSF and dam lift construction
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Roster & Travel

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- 8:6 FIFO/DIDO roster
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- FIFO options available from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
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- Initial 3-6 month contract with potential extension
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Key Responsibilities

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You will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering and delivery performance of assigned earthworks packages, including:

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- Managing bulk earthworks production, sequencing, and methodology
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- Developing and driving 4-week lookahead programs
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- Monitoring cost performance, forecasting, and reporting
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- Tracking quantities, productivity rates, and cost versus budget
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- Preparing accurate monthly forecasts aligned to project progress
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- Leading and mentoring Site Engineers
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- Developing practical work packs and construction methodologies
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- Managing QA/QC compliance and technical documentation
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- Liaising with client representatives and project stakeholders
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate robust operational and commercial capability across large-scale earthworks projects.

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Essential Experience & Skills

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- Proven experience delivering bulk earthworks packages on mining or civil projects valued at $20M+
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- Strong understanding of earthworks production, sequencing, and haul road/access road construction
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- Demonstrated capability in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
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- Experience managing lookahead planning and short-term programming
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- Leadership experience managing Site Engineers or junior engineering teams
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- Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
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- Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking and forecasting
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- Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6
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- Full Australian working rights
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Highly Regarded

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- TSF or dam construction experience
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- Mining or remote project exposure
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- Contractor-side experience on large earthworks projects
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What's on Offer

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- Competitive day rates based on experience
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- Opportunity to work on a major earthworks project with a strong delivery team
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- Genuine ownership and accountability across key project packages
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- Structured project environment with clear leadership and planning systems
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- Potential ongoing opportunities with a contractor securing major civil and mining works nationally
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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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