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.au