Roads Engineer - TSSP3

About the role

TSSP3, the Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3, is a partnership between the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia that strengthens the country's transport sector. DT Global Asia Pacific is recruiting an experienced Roads Engineer based in Port Moresby on a fixed-term, full-time contract, open to PNG nationals and international candidates. Working with the Department of Works and Highways, the engineer provides senior technical expertise on road construction and maintenance, quality, contracts, safeguards and project delivery, and mentors local counterparts.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior technical advice on road construction and maintenance, engineering quality, contract management, safeguards and project delivery.
• Work closely with Provincial and Regional Works Managers and their teams, giving practical support on projects.
• Mentor and coach counterparts, strengthening engineering and project management practices so teams take greater ownership of technical oversight, quality assurance, contract administration, safeguards and financial management.
• Travel across Papua New Guinea to work with government counterparts, project teams and contractors in different environments.

Required profile

• Significant experience supervising and managing road construction and maintenance projects.
• Experience working with government or public sector organisations in complex infrastructure delivery environments.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach technical teams and transfer knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders across government, contractors, consultants and diverse cultures.

Required skills

• Engineering quality assurance, construction supervision and contractor performance.
• Contract administration, including variations, claims, extensions of time and payment certification.
• Project financial management, cost control and value for money.
• Environmental and social safeguards, health and safety and traffic management requirements.

To apply, candidates submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria; applications close on 29 November 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.