Job Description
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Pilbara Based |Excellent Salary | House and Relocation
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Major Capital Projects | Infrastructure | Contracts Management
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Pilbara Based |Excellent Salary | House and Relocation
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Major Capital Projects | Infrastructure | Contracts Management
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Senior Project Engineer – Major Capital Projectsn
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 rolen
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:n
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Leading the full project lifecycle for allocated Major Capital Projects (planning, design, procurement, delivery and commissioning)
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Undertaking technical assessments, preparing business cases, and reviewing complex engineering drawings and specifications
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Developing high-quality project documentation including delivery plans, risk management plans, stakeholder engagement plans and procurement strategies
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Managing consultants and contractors through the Shire's procurement processes, including tender evaluation and contract administration
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Providing clear technical advice and ensuring solid project governance, reporting and commercial management
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Proactively identifying and mitigating project and organisational risks
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Mentoring junior team members and contributing to continuous improvement across the MCP function
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external regulators, consultants and contractors
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Ensuring all projects are delivered safely, sustainably and with consideration for long-term operations and maintenance
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Experience:n
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Proven experience in project management of civil or infrastructure projects (local government experience highly regarded)
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Strong contract management experience with consultants and contractors
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The ability to interpret and explain complex engineering drawings
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Sound knowledge of local government infrastructure and delivery environments
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong self-management, organisational and time-management abilities
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Competent use of Microsoft Office and relevant
engineering/project
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Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence
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Desirable:n
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Minimum 5 - 10 years' experience in Civil Engineering, Project Management or Contract Management
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Previous local government or public sector project experience
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Exposure to financial and budget management
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Postgraduate qualifications in engineering, project management or related fields
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Eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia
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What's on offer:n
This is a genuine prospect 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:n
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100-point identification check
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Current National Police Clearance
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Proof of working rights in Australia
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Pre-employment medical (and any required vaccination evidence if mandated)
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📌 Senior Project Engineer - Major Capital Projects (Tasmania)
🏢 Crisdale Recruitment Group
📍 Tasmania