Site Engineer

Aquatec is Australia's leading advisor and innovator in water, wastewater, and odour management solutions.

We're more than a company — we're a catalyst for positive change in the water industry.

With over 30 years of local and international experience, we design, build and deliver end-to-end solutions across a wide range of environmental sewerage and water infrastructure systems. Our projects span large-scale developments, councils, water authorities, developers and a strong network of retail and channel partners.

At Aquatec, we're passionate about collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our people are at the heart of our success and we're proud to offer a culture that fosters both professional and personal growth.

We partner with government, business, and residential clients to tackle the water challenges our communities face — today and into the future. As a recognised leader in water infrastructure, we're committed to delivering long-term, sustainable solutions that improve both infrastructure and the quality of life for communities everywhere.

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you'll work closely with the Site Manager and Project Engineers to ensure mechanical and structural works are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with design specifications. You'll be hands-on with covers, access systems, frames and associated mechanical components, ensuring quality and compliance are maintained throughout delivery. This role will suit someone with strong technical knowledge and practical site experience, confident in coordinating subcontractors, drawings, and material readiness in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing IFC and shop drawings for covers, frames, and structural/mechanical components to confirm materials are ordered and available on-site
• Inspecting fabricated items and deliveries to ensure they meet quality, compliance, and dimensional requirements
• Assisting with weekly planning, resource scheduling, and daily coordination of structural and mechanical works
• Preparing and maintaining daily progress reports in the Project Management System
• Developing and monitoring a two-week lookahead program to track progress against schedule and installation sequence
• Escalating any site issues, clashes, or design queries to the Project Manager promptly
• Overseeing subcontractors, signing off ITPs and ensuring works meet SWMS, safety, and quality standards
• Reviewing subcontractor claims and submitting to PM for approval
• Managing day works, installation records, and on-site documentation as required
• Providing technical support and solutions to site crews, liaising with internal design teams and external suppliers where needed
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and site coordination in alignment with the Project Manager

About You

You're a proactive and organised Site Engineer with 3–5 years' experience in mechanical and structural construction, ideally within water or infrastructure projects. You're confident reading structural and mechanical drawings, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld. You'll bring initiative, strong planning skills, and a practical problem-solving mindset to support successful project outcomes.

To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering
• A valid White Card
• Minimum 3 years' site-based construction experience with structural frames, covers, or mechanical installations
• Strong knowledge of site documentation, ITPs, QA/QC processes, and safety compliance
• Excellent communication and planning skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across site and project teams
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to adapt quickly to site challenges

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and availability, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant site experience and what draws you to Aquatec.