Senior Project Engineer (Regional Civil Construction)

_{24th March, 2026}

Red Dust Holdings are preparing for a strong pipeline of upcoming civil works and are seeking skilled Senior Project Engineers to drive project delivery.

You will be involved in delivering a wide range of projects from intersection upgrades and acceleration lanes on major Pilbara highways to regional road improvements, mine site earthworks, complex landfill cells, and flood damage repairs.


About us;
Established in 2010, Red Dust Holdings (RDH) are a privately owned Civil Construction, Heavy Haulage and Mining Services Operation, offering a wide range of civil and earthmoving solutions to an extensive client base throughout Regional WA.

With a reputation for Project Accountability and Quality Delivery, our values of 'Honesty, Respect and Integrity' form the basis of our business. These values promote positive client, employee and supplier engagement along with an active sense of social responsibility and all of which leads to quality and collaborative project outcomes. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, project quality, and teamwork.

Our projects span from small civil construction to large projects in the civil and mining sector; such as detailed roadworks, earthworks, subdivisions, tailings dams, airport construction and major highway upgrades. RDH tenders projects, in the range of $2m and $45m.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Projects Director, you will play a key role in driving project outcomes by ensuring works are executed efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate technical and quality documentation across multiple projects, develop ITPs based on build specifications and preparing, compiling and maintaining MDR’s.

Additionally, you will support effective project delivery through ongoing cost management, reporting and forecasting while providing project-specific engineering expertise.

• Full Time permanent Position
• Ongoing pipeline of work
• Project Specific Rosters (Regional FIFO / DIDO pending location)
• Location: various sites and scopes around regional WA as required for each civil project
• Our projects span across Pilbara, Goldfields, Midwest, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil construction projects—bulk earthworks, roadworks, drainage and other site development tasks
• Facilitate internal and external project kick off meetings
• Contribute to project planning, budgets, schedules and resource management
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and contractual standards
• Liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, subcontractors and clients
• Support and mentor project teams, ensuring alignment with RDH’s values and goals
• Assist the Project Manager in providing regular project updates to the Project Director and department leads
• Assist with preparation of project reporting to client specifications and RDH contract requirements

About You:

• Relevant Civil Engineering qualification
• 5+ years demonstrated experience managing civil construction projects in regional WA
• A deep understanding of construction materials, methodologies & technology, as well as engineering principles
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, codes and best practices
• Knowledge of Main Roads (MRWA) specifications & standards
• Demonstrated understanding of specifications & ability to derive ITPs from spec
• Ability to read and understand client and project documentation, contracts and specifications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical approach to problem-solving and proactive decision-making
• Ability to coordinate the project in its entirety and planning project deliverables
• Proficiency in project specific software and tools (Microsoft Projects, Primavera etc)
• Motivated and enthusiastic work ethic with a high degree of integrity
• Valid driver’s license (mandatory)
• White / Blue card (Construction Safety Induction)
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance
• Ability to complete full pre-employment medical and Drug & alcohol screening

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package, with weekly pay
• Exposure to a wide range of civil projects and disciplines
• Permanent employment with a reputable contractor and strong pipeline of work
• Genuine recognition within the company as a member of the team and not a number
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Simple and strong supporting office systems
• Access to EAP services and support for you and your immediately family

If this sounds like an ideal opportunity for you, please submit your resume via seek, or send directly to jobs@reddustholdings.com.au - for further confidential discussions around projects and opportunities please don't hesitate to call our friendly recruitment team on (08) 9965 4891. We look forward to hearing from you.