Overview
Centrals, Belmont, Western Australia, Australia
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This role is with Central Earthmoving, a respected civil construction contractor in Western Australia, known for our commitment to quality, safety, and our people. Working closely with the Project Manager, the SPE will play a critical leadership role in planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale civil construction works, ensuring outcomes that are safe, compliant, and commercially successful. The role is on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.
This is a rare chance to contribute to the success of a major regional infrastructure project while developing future engineering talent and reinforcing Centrals’ standing as a contractor of choice across Western Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering planning and delivery of project works in line with contractual, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Develop construction programs, schedules, and procurement strategies to meet project timelines.
- Monitor performance against KPIs across cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
- Manage technical clarifications, variations, and contract administration in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring to Project, Site, and Graduate Engineers, including performance reviews and development planning.
- Oversee project cost control, tracking actuals against budgets, and assist with financial reporting.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with HSEQ requirements, conduct risk assessments, and promote a strong safety culture.
- Support ongoing reporting, forecasting, and productivity tracking in line with Centrals’ project management systems.
About You
You are a seasoned and solutions-focused Project Engineer with a strong background in civil construction. You excel in remote site environments and bring a collaborative, safety-first approach to achieving successful project outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in civil construction, with 10-15 years preferred.
- Proven ability in project financials, cost control, and subcontractor management.
- Familiarity with WH&S;, quality, and environmental management systems.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a commitment to team development.
- Advanced planning, scheduling, and resource coordination abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- High attention to detail, organisation, and commercial awareness.
What’s on Offer
- Long-term project with an established contractor
- Opportunity to work on a technically complex and career-defining project
- Supportive team culture where your input is valued
- Competitive salary with an attractive family-friendly roster from Perth
How to Apply
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Central Earthmoving is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please note: All applicants must have full Australian work rights and be willing to undergo pre-employment checks, including a full medical and National Police Check. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
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