Build your career on a newly awarded WA roads project
Seymour Whyte has recently secured a new project in Western Australia, creating an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our growing WA team.
Based in Perth, this drive-in drive-out role offers a 5:2 roster and the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a significant roads project.
We are looking for someone with previous experience working on Main Roads projects and a solid background in road construction.
You will bring practical project delivery experience and the technical capability to coordinate construction activities safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.
About the role
Working closely with the project delivery team, the Project Engineer will coordinate on-site construction engineering activities and support the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of allocated works.
Key responsibilities will include:
Coordinate road construction activities against plans and specifications
Monitor progress and report against the project program
Track project costs, revenue, productivity and forecasts
Manage subcontractors, supervisors, trades and site resources
Interpret designs and recommend practical construction solutions
Prepare forecasts, status reports and resourcing information
Support procurement, subcontract administration and variations
Develop ITPs, SWMS and other project documentation
Identify and escalate safety, delivery and commercial risks
Contribute to site meetings, toolbox talks and pre-starts




The role will coordinate construction engineering functions and provide the technical support needed to achieve project objectives.
Skills and experience required
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent
Previous experience delivering Main Roads projects
Strong road construction and civil infrastructure experience
Sound planning, programming and commercial capability
Experience managing subcontractors, budgets and forecasts, contractual claims, variations.
Familiarity with WHS and Environmental legislation, ability to produce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and managing budgets and forecasts.
Current C-Class Driver's Licence and own transport
Why join Seymour Whyte?
Build a long-term career with financial security, professional development and benefits designed to support both work and life.
Our benefits include:
Bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
Salary continuance insurance for eligible employees
Purchased leave options of up to four weeks
Corporate health insurance and wellbeing discounts
Employee assistance and mental health support




Shopping and lifestyle discounts through our partners
Training, development pathways and mentoring opportunities
Generous employee share and referral programs
About Seymour Whyte
We are a successful civil contracting business that has operated in Australia for more than 35 years.
With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor, the expertise of a Tier 1 and the enhanced resources of VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better.
With you, we are altogether stronger in building the future we want.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Chance Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.
Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued.
We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Next steps
Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
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Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

📌 Project Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Seymour Whyte Constructions
📍 Western Australia