Job Openings Site Engineer - Roads

About the job Site Engineer - Roads


Location:  Regional Queensland & NSW

Salary:      c$90,000 - 130,000K + project uplift + super + RPEQ funding

Star:         Various dates available

Coming to the end of a DTMR or TfNSW project or ready for your next career move? Our client can offer you a diverse range of projects to gain experience, a competitive package, and true professional development.

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We have full-time FIFO/DIDO roles with varying start dates, some immediate.

Just started looking and not available yet? No problem.

Talk to us now and we will slot you into a forthcoming project - this company has plenty of projects in the pipeline.


About the company

They are growing and they want you to grow and develop your career with them!

They are a leading Tier 2 civil infrastructure, mining, and building contractor providing construction solutions to the public and private sectors.

With a strong focus on people, culture, and services they have earned a reputation as a premier contractor, attracting high calibre employees, clients, and projects.

This all means that they are big enough to offer you opportunities on a diverse range of projects but still small enough to know your name, support your career development, and reward you for your achievements.

Plus, when you work away on projects you will also get generous project allowances and additional leave.

Dont join a company and just be a number apply now and be part of a real team.


About the roles

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside a supportive and collaborative delivery team, contributing to the successful growth of a business with a strong pipeline of DTMR and TfNSW works on the books.

Typical duties include:

  • Implementing or creating innovative, cost-efficient construction methodologies and techniques;
  • Working actively with Supervisors and the workforce to eliminate the requirement to repeat activities;
  • Assisting the Superintendent and Supervisor with tasks delegated by the Project Engineer/Manager;
  • The continuous monitoring of the program throughout the life of the project ensuring milestones are completed on time;
  • In conjunction with Superintendents and Supervisors, assisting with planning the resources required to achieve the construction program (plant, labour, and subcontractors) and sourcing;
  • Assisting with planning and implementing the procurement of materials and subcontractors to achieve construction programs;
  • Working with Supervisors to recognise variations, quantity increases or decreases, and any additional scope of works for the production of appropriate variation correspondence;
  • Monitoring day costs for activities with Supervisors and making adjustments if unit costs are excessive;
  • Providing information for the end of month project costs report with the Project Engineer/Manager;
  • Implementing environmental controls where the risk to the environment is serious enough to require monitoring.


About you

Ideally, you will possess the following:

  • A Civil Engineering degree;
  • Min 2 years experience in cost engineering/productivity on DTMR and/or TfNSW projects;
  • Sound technical knowledge;
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team that is driven by success;
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
  • Be self-motivated and adaptable with a can do attitude;
  • Be willing to travel and work away from home when required.


Let's talk...

Whether you are available right now, in a few months, or working but wanting to move to a company that will support your professional development, get in touch now to explore what this company can offer you.

Apply now and include a cover letter detailing past projects or contact Amanda Datchens on 0406 536 256 or at amanda@hivisjobs.com

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Women and People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will need to have the right to work in Australia for these positions.

We respect the time and effort you will make with this application. All applicants will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.