Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer – Pavements & Airside | Adelaide SA (Contract Role)

We’re seeking an experienced Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join our client’s team in Adelaide for a 14-week contract. This role focuses on pavement projects, with airside experience highly regarded.

About the Role

Job ID: Adelaide, South Australia

Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Employment Type: Contract – 14 weeks

Salary: Competitive, DOE

You’ll be responsible for managing the delivery of civil pavement works, coordinating site teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a short-term but career-defining opportunity for engineers with proven pavement expertise and exposure to complex infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project delivery for pavement construction works

• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials, and plant on-site

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and design documentation

• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and quality standards

• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project progress during the contract period

• Support project managers with reporting, forecasting, and documentation

• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery, especially in airside environments

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in pavement projects (civil infrastructure)

• Airside project experience highly regarded

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification

• Proven skills in site coordination and subcontractor management

• Strong understanding of safety compliance and quality systems

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Full Australian working rights

Why Apply?

• Short-term 14-week contract in Adelaide

• Opportunity to work on complex pavement and airside projects

• Competitive salary aligned to experience

• Join a respected civil contractor with a strong project pipeline

If you’re ready to apply your pavement expertise on a challenging contract role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the team.