Help shape community capital works program by taking projects from concept to shovel-ready delivery!
Your new companyThis progressive and rapidly growing metropolitan local government is investing heavily in community infrastructure, transport networks, public spaces and asset renewal projects. Working within a high-performing technical services team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring major capital works projects are thoroughly planned, costed and ready for successful delivery.
Your new roleAn opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Planning Engineer to lead the planning and development of civil infrastructure projects from initiation through to capital program readiness.
- Develop project scopes, specifications, cost estimates and design documentation for capital works projects.
- Manage consultants, designers and specialist stakeholders to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
- Coordinate concept and detailed design development, ensuring projects meet operational and strategic objectives.
- Prepare project documentation for stage-gate approvals and inclusion within the capital works program.
- Identify and coordinate approvals, permits, land requirements and other pre-delivery activities.
- Develop and refine project cost estimates, benchmarking against similar infrastructure projects and industry standards.
- Work closely with delivery teams and technical specialists to ensure projects are genuinely construction-ready.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience planning and developing civil infrastructure or construction projects.
- Strong understanding of project scoping, cost estimation and design development processes.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of project governance frameworks, approvals processes and project lifecycle management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and project documentation.
- Current C-Class Driver's Licence and ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
What you'll get in returnThis is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking local government on a fixed-term contract and contribute to a substantial pipeline of city-shaping infrastructure projects. You'll gain exposure to strategically important capital works initiatives while working alongside experienced engineering and asset planning professionals in a cooperative and supportive environment.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#3022456
📌 Project Planning Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth