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• Fast-tracked career development and progression
• Exposure to civil & structural scopes on interesting, complex projects
• Excellent earning potential: $150k-$170k total package
• Join a highly successful, privately owned contractor with a strong pipeline of work
  
  

What's In It For You

• Fast-tracked career development and progression
• Exposure to civil & structural scopes on interesting, complex projects
• Excellent earning potential: $150k-$170k total package
• Join a highly successful, privately owned contractor with a strong pipeline of work
  
  

The Company:

Our client is a prominent civil contractor with multi-disciplinary capability across roads, bridges, stormwater and drainage projects. They are highly regarded for consistently delivering projects on time and on budget. With a strong "promote from within" culture, they foster high performance and operate with integrity at the core of everything they do.

The Opportunity

As a Project Engineer, you'll play a central role in the successful delivery of civil and structural works. This position offers the chance to step into a highly visible role where your technical and leadership skills will directly impact project outcomes.

You'll Be Trusted To Take Ownership Of

• Programming & planning - developing and managing detailed construction programs, monitoring progress, and ensuring milestones are met.
• Contracts & procurement - preparing and managing subcontractor packages, negotiating scope and pricing, and ensuring value for money in line with project budgets.
• Cost control & forecasting - tracking project spend, preparing financial reports, and forecasting costs to support commercial decision-making.
• Resource planning & allocation - coordinating labour, plant, and materials to maximise efficiency across site activities.
• Site management & inspections - overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring quality standards are achieved, and supporting junior engineers and site teams.
• Compliance with environmental, safety & quality systems - upholding the highest standards across HSEQ frameworks, driving a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible work environment.
  
  

In this role you'll collaborate with clients, authorities, and design consultants, while also mentoring junior staff and contributing to a supportive team culture. This is an opportunity to step up, work on technically challenging projects, and fast-track your development with a contractor known for promoting from within.

What You Need To Succeed

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 2-5 years of site-based experience across civil projects (earthworks, pavements, drainage, bridges, roads or similar)
• Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• High commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
  
  

What to Do Now:

If your skills and experience align, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online or contact Luke directly for a confidential discussion.

If your background is relevant but this particular role isn't the right fit, we'd still welcome the opportunity to connect and explore other opportunities.

Mobile: 0450 088 836

Email: Luke.grakovich@Sandyou.com.auSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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