Senior Project Engineer – Civil Infrastructure (DIT) | Adelaide AUD 165000 - 180000 per annum, Car Allwance

About the Company This is a well-regarded civil contractor with deep roots in South Australian infrastructure. Its portfolio covers DIT road projects, SA Water works, major council projects and land development, and the business is continuing to grow its SA team.

About the Role Based in Adelaide and reporting to the Project Manager, you'll lead the engineering delivery of projects across this mix, from DIT roads to SA Water, council and land development packages. You'll own the technical, programming and commercial detail, guide a team of Project and Site Engineers, and work closely with clients and consultants from mobilisation through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

Manage engineering delivery across DIT road, SA Water, council and land development projects

Develop and maintain programs, and track progress against key milestones

Track costs, prepare progress claims, and manage variations and RFIs

Ensure works comply with DIT specifications, ITPs and quality requirements

Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and suppliers on site

Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and Site Engineers

Liaise with DIT, SA Water, councils, consultants and authorities

Support the Project Manager with forecasting, risk management and reporting





Uphold safety, quality and environmental standards across the project

About You Essential:

Proven Senior Project Engineer or experienced Project Engineer background in civil construction

Track record delivering road, drainage, water or land development projects

Strong working knowledge of ITPs, quality systems and government specifications

Commercial understanding: cost tracking, progress claims and variations

Ability to interpret contracts, drawings and specifications

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering

Current driver's licence

Highly regarded:

DIT project delivery experience in South Australia

SA Water, council or land development project experience

Experience supervising or mentoring junior engineers

What's on Offer

$160,000 – $180,000 base salary

$20,000 car allowance + superannuation

Hands‑on role across diverse, technically challenging DIT and civil projects

A robust internal delivery team and supportive leadership

Long‑term progression toward Project Manager as the SA business expands

If you are a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer with Adelaide or South Australian road and civil experience ready to take the lead on major DIT infrastructure delivery, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Senior Project Engineer – Civil Infrastructure (Adelaide)
🏢 RSG Recruitment Aust
📍 Adelaide