Project engineer working on a mix of housing projects

Project Engineer
Civil Engineering

Your new company
This is an opportunity to join a large and well-regarded government organisation delivering essential housing and infrastructure services across a significant property portfolio. The organisation plays a key role in providing safe, secure and affordable housing, while working closely with stakeholders to improve community outcomes and address housing challenges. You will be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.

Your new role
As a Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of complex engineering upgrade projects across a diverse residential asset portfolio. Working closely with senior engineers and project teams, you will contribute technical expertise, coordinate project activities and help ensure upgrades are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical engineering advice (civil, structural or hydraulics) on new and existing assets
• Managing engineering elements of upgrade projects from concept through to completion
• Reviewing designs, reports and specifications, and providing recommendations
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders across projects
• Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Supporting inspection programmes and professional services delivery
• Tracking project progress, reporting on performance and maintaining accurate records
• Contributing to continuous improvement by sharing best practice and lessons learnt

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Demonstrated experience working within a residential property or asset environment
• Strong project management capability across complex engineering works
• Ability to analyse technical issues and provide practical, evidence-based solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Sound understanding of risk management, compliance and engineering standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative team environment within a large organisation delivering meaningful projects that impact communities. This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on diverse and technically challenging upgrade programmes
• Build your experience within a high-profile property portfolio
• Engage with experienced engineers and industry professionals
• Contribute to projects that deliver real social value
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for a confidential discussion.

Max Wheeler
Max••••••••@hays.com.au