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 Opportunity 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 solid delivery team

Genuine ownership and accountability across key project packages

Structured project environment with explicit 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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