Project Engineer

Talent International is currently recruiting a Project Engineer to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. This is a contract role until 30^th Dec with a view to be extended. The role is paying $62.18/ hr + Super.

Hours – 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week

Working from Home Arrangements:
Generally 5 days per fortnight (Week 1: Mon-Wed; Week 2: Tues-Wed).
Attendance in the office is required as needed by the business.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing complex engineering upgrade works across a diverse residential property and infrastructure portfolio. You will provide technical advice, engineering expertise, project management support, and collaborate with specialist engineers to deliver upgrade and professional services projects from concept through to completion.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage engineering risks, project timelines, and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering advice in structural, civil, or hydraulic disciplines to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review designs, technical reports, and engineering documentation, providing recommendations and professional commentary.
• Manage engineering upgrade projects and technically complex works from initiation through to completion.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, project managers, and other professionals to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the implementation and delivery of upgrade programs and engineering initiatives.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise impacts on cost, quality, and delivery timeframes.
• Apply project management, contract management, and engineering best practices across assigned projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure engineering standards, specifications, and requirements are clearly defined and achieved.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide regular reporting and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, quality assurance processes, and risk management requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement through the sharing of industry best practices and lessons learned.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated engineering experience within a residential property, housing, or infrastructure environment.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience reviewing engineering reports, designs, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes within strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Mandatory Requirements

• Engineering Qualification Certificates.
• White Card.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Engineers Australia accreditation (for overseas qualifications).
• Full Australian working rights.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.