Site Engineer

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

Clyde Road Upgrade is a high-impact infrastructure project transforming a key arterial route over the Princes (Monash) Freeway. Spanning 1.2 km, the upgrade includes widening Clyde Road to three lanes each way and a full interchange overhaul to improve access to hospitals, Berwick Station, and the growing Health and Education Precinct. Works include new pavement construction, drainage upgrades, flood mitigation, major intersection works, and service relocations. A major structural component is the widening of the freeway bridge, involving piling, structural concrete, and steel beam installation, a challenging scope ideal for engineers ready to get hands-on with complex civil and structural works.

This role is perfect for a civil Site Engineer who has practical project delivery experience, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. In this role, you'll assist with planning, cost control, subcontractor coordination, and progress reporting while maintaining compliance with HSEQ, governance, and contractual requirements. You'll play a key role in monitoring construction quality, driving productivity, and support in achieving project milestones.

About The Role

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ responsibilities and escalate any safety, quality, or risk concerns impacting project delivery.
• Monitor and manage construction quality and progress, ensuring works meet specifications, method statements, and ITPs.
• Plan, track, and report on productivity and program performance, including daily outputs and short-term schedules.
• Manage field teams while maintaining technical competency through regular updates in the Learning Management System and staying current with legislation and industry standards.
• Verify subcontractor performance and claims, ensuring accuracy of variations and alignment with contractual terms.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in civil engineering or construction environment, on-site.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel. 4. Demonstrated ability to produce a critical path network with up to 100 activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Current C-Class Driver's Licence.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next Steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

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Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.