Topcoat Asphalt, part of the VSA Roads Group and Colas Australia since February 2018, is South Australia’s leading independent supplier of asphalt products and contracting services. Topcoat has been delivering projects in the civil, residential, commercial, state, and local government construction sectors since 1990.

The Culture

At Topcoat, our people are vital to our success. Our employees make us different and set us apart from our competitors. Our goal is to attract, retain, and develop visionary, talented, and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do.

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Engineer to join our team. This role offers a great career pathway within a dynamic and proactive team setting. You will play a key role in supporting the team’s goals and objectives, using your strong verbal and interpersonal skills. This position primarily supports the Operations team with tasks such as providing detailed pre-delivery functions, ensuring asphalt and other bituminous applications are undertaken on site in a safe and efficient manner, contract support, preparing progress claims for review and submission, ensuring QA lot packaging is compiled and accurate, including identifying non-conformances from initial identification through to close-out, and overseeing on-site project delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide technical input and support to the site construction team

Provide input into planning and programming of work packages





Provide input into all aspects of quality assurance and control

Ensure comprehensive records are maintained

Assist in the management and control of site works

Innovative thinking and analytical problem-solving

Demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to safety

Act as a quality management representative on site where projects require this function

Review governing master specifications as well as project specifications in line with project delivery requirements to identify risk and chance

Understand and communicate effectively different asphalt and bituminous surfacing applications internally and with clients, including benefits and limitations of differing applications.

About You

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent

1 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the civil construction industry

Demonstrated high level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to travel for work

High level of computer literacy

Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise

Proactive & organised

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Demonstrated commitment to a customer service culture and delivery of quality service

VSA Roads are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No agencies, please.

📌 Project Engineer (Australia)
🏢 Topcoat Asphalt
📍 Australia