The Opportunity
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our Sydney Roads and Asset Performance contract is seeking a dynamic and skilled Project Engineer to join our Civil Maintenance team on a permanent full-time basis. Based in Arndell Park, this exciting role will have you managing a high-profile portfolio of improvement projects, ensuring their success at every stage of the project lifecycle. From planning and approvals to delivery readiness, utility coordination, construction, and final handover—this role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead impactful projects while making a tangible difference. You’ll also be responsible for developing and implementing safety, environmental, sustainability, and quality controls, ensuring excellence in every aspect.
Why Join Us?
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Attractive Salary Package.
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Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy a balance of office days, site visits, and working from home (post probation).
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Great Culture – Collaborate with a supportive, experienced, and friendly team.
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Cross-Sector Learning Opportunities within Ventia to expand your skills and career.
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Ongoing Professional Development to ensure continuous growth.
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Comprehensive Employee Benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, and exclusive travel discounts.
Key Responsibilities
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Drive project milestones to ensure timely and successful delivery.
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Develop and maintain detailed construction programs, including short-term lookahead programs, for efficient team communication and coordination.
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Oversee construction staging and methodologies, ensuring precision and compliance.
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Track project costs, maintain budget forecasts, and manage financial performance.
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Prepare and manage contractual claims, including variations, delays, and EOTs.
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Enforce quality assurance standards to meet client specifications, including ITPs, checklists, and records.
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Engage in regular meetings with clients and the project team to align on objectives and progress.
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Collaborate with team members across different streams to drive optimal project outcomes.
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Manage and coordinate multiple subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
About You
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Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related field.
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Extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in project delivery and stakeholder management.
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Operational mindset with a solid understanding of project complexities.
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Strong communication skills with proven client-facing experience.
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Experience working with TfNSW contracts and specifications is highly regarded.
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Prior experience in Road and Transport construction is a significant advantage.
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Must hold a White Card and a Driver’s License.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number: 167695
