Pathway Recruitment is partnered with a leading Tier-1 national civil contractor and is delivering a high-profile, mission-critical airfield upgrade on a remote island. Situated in the Indian Ocean, this once-in-a-career remote infrastructure project involves extensive upgrades to runway and taxiway pavements, aeronautical ground lighting (AGL), major earthworks, and supporting services. During the initial 12-month phase, the role will focus on pre-construction planning, procurement, constructability reviews, methodology development, and logistics coordination. The role will be based in Perth, with relocation assistance available for candidates relocating from interstate, or fly-in, fly-out arrangements from major Australian capital cities. Following the planning phase, the position will transition on-site to a 3-weeks-on, 1-week-off roster , supported by a 50% site uplift . Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, the Senior Project Engineer will step up into a key delivery leadership position—overseeing significant work fronts, mentoring site engineers, and stepping in as acting site lead when required. Package & Contract Delivery: Take full accountability for major civil packages covering bulk earthworks, unbound and stabilised granular pavements, asphalt production and surfacing, drainage, and service installation. Aviation & Compliance Interface: Drive adherence to CASA standards, Method of Working Plans (MOWP), airfield safety protocols, and airside security requirements (ASIC/VIC/DCAC). Commercial & Financial Control: Manage monthly Job Status Reports (JSRs), progress claims, variations, cost codes, accruals, forecasting, and subcontractor claim certification. Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed short- and long-term construction schedules, staging plans, and haul cycle analyses to mitigate remote supply chain constraints. Subcontractor & Resource Management: Oversee major plant, specialist subcontractors (surfacing, lighting, civil),



and direct crews to ensure program milestones are met safely. HSEQ Leadership: Uphold stringent safety systems (SWMS, WRAs, High-Risk Work Permits), environmental controls (ESCP/ECC), and robust quality close-outs (ITPs, NCR management). Candidate Profile Qualifications: Bachelor of Civil Engineering; Chartered Engineer (CEng) or National Engineering Register (NER) accreditation is highly regarded. Experience: Minimum 3 years of civil construction engineering experience, with a solid track record on major infrastructure projects (airfields, highways, heavy pavements, or earthworks). Aviation/Remote Exposure: Prior experience with airfield pavements, aeronautical ground lighting (AGL), or remote FIFO delivery logistics will be advantageous. Commercial Acumen: Strong capability in head contract/subcontract administration, cost forecasting, variations, and schedule management. Adaptability & Leadership: High resilience, robust decision-making under operational constraints, and readiness to commit to an Indian Ocean island roster. What's on Offer Remuneration: $200,000 - $250,000 Super & Allowances, for the first 12 months in Perth. Site Uplift: 50% uplift applied once deployed to site. Roster & Travel: Balanced 3:1 roster onsite with all remote travel, meals, and accommodation fully covered. Location Support: Permanent relocation assistance to Perth or national FIFO travel for the right candidate. Career Impact: Leadership exposure on one of Australia's most unique, complex, and remote aviation infrastructure programs. About the Company: Established over 90 years ago, they have been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Their 15,000 team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. How to Apply To discuss this opportunity in confidence, apply directly or submit your resume detailing your civil infrastructure experience to [email protected]

📌 Senior project engineer (Australia)
🏢 Pathway Recruitment
📍 Australia