FIFO Senior Formwork Project Engineer

About Whittens Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplinary civil construction company, proudly offering over 24 years’ experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia’s major infrastructure, mining, oil and gas and defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks and piping works projects. Our mission is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high‑performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients. Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated 2/1 FIFO Senior Formwork Project Engineer (FRP) to join our team on a major remote civil infrastructure project in NSW. This role is ideal for a professional with strong concrete structures experience (formwork, reinforcement, concrete) and experience working on concrete structures underground / in‑situ tunnel lining and complex formwork projects. Key Responsibilities Interpret technical specifications and construction drawings; draft and maintain detailed construction plans and methodologies Lead activities involving DOKA formwork systems, reinforcement detailing, concrete supply coordination, and placement Ensure a strong understanding of the project scope, including drawings, specifications, and work plans Troubleshoot formwork‑related issues and collaborate with designers to resolve design challenges Develop detailed construction work programmes and schedules for allocated work packages Manage allocated scopes of work, including equipment, materials and workforce, ensuring full compliance with all requirements Identify and document scope variations for review and approval by the Construction Manager Contribute to margin improvement strategies in collaboration with the Project Manager and project teams Ensure project team understanding and adherence to QA procedures, ITPs, test methods and reporting standards Prepare and gain approval for Construction Management Plans specific to the project Develop, review and coordinate ITPs, checklists and QA documentation for client approval About You Minimum 10 years post‑grad experience with a focus on remote infrastructure projects such as tunnels / diffusers / FRP Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (postgraduate qualifications advantageous) Comfortable working in remote FIFO/DIDO environments on a 2:1 roster Demonstrated expertise in project engineering functions, including forecasting and cost tracking, budget management & end‑of‑month reporting process What We Offer Generous and competitive salary package plus 30 % site uplift plus super Weekly pay Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams High‑performance supportive HSE culture Paid parental leave scheme Novated lease Employee assistance programme Eligibility for cash bonuses as part of the employee referral program Long‑term permanent role Referral program: referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2× Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Project Management Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering and Mining Diversity & Equal Opportunity Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply. Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr