Construction Engineer – Nights

1 day ago

Greater Sydney Area, Australia FIELD READY - THE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER ACCELERATOR Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Construction Engineer – Night Shift (ABN)

4–6-Month Contract | Sydney Metro | 3–5 nights/week (Sun–Thu)

Company

Field Ready delivers utilities and civils projects across the Sydney Metro and partners with industry to build capable site teams.

The Role

We're seeking a hands-on Construction Engineer to support
night works
across utilities/civils sites. You'll coordinate crews and subcontractors, keep works aligned to drawings and permits, and uphold safety, quality, and program on site.

Contract & Schedule

  • Engagement:
    ABN contractor
  • Term:
    4–6 months
  • Roster:
    3–5 nights/week (Sunday–Thursday)
  • Location:
    Sydney Metro (on-site)

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee night works to drawings, specs, permits, and SWMS.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, materials, site access, and permits.
  • Complete nightly diaries, QA checks, ITPs, and photographs.
  • Track progress vs. program; escalate risks and propose mitigations.
  • Maintain site safety, environmental controls, and traffic interfaces.
  • Liaise with supervisors, clients, and the operations team.

Must-Have Requirements

  • 2+ years' Utilities & Civils construction experience
    (site or project engineering).
  • Valid ABN
    and ability to invoice as a contractor.
  • Proven reliability for night shifts and excellent communication.
  • Competent with site paperwork/reporting and basic digital tools.
  • Driver's licence & White Card.

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to road/water/power/telco night works.
  • Traffic control tickets, RIW/utilities accreditations, AutoCAD/Bluebeam familiarity.

Rate

ABN contractor rate – please include your
expected hourly or nightly rate
.

How to Apply

Apply here
and
email your CV to

with the subject: "Construction Engineer – Night Shift (Sydney)."

Screening Questions (use as knockout where indicated)

  1. Do you have
    2+ years
    Utilities & Civils experience?
    (Knockout: Yes)
  2. Do you hold a valid ABN
    and can invoice as a contractor?
    (Knockout: Yes)
  3. Are you available 3–5 nights/week (Sun–Thu)
    for the next
    4–6 months
    ?
    (Knockout: Yes)
  4. Are you based in Sydney Metro
    or able to commute for night shifts?
  5. What is your
    expected ABN rate
    (hourly or nightly)?

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