Building Asset Inspection Engineer

b-g; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

b-g on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Building Services/Facility Management Engineer for an approximately six-month engagement starting September 2026, supporting inspection, assessment and technical assurance of Rail Building Services infrastructure. The role blends site inspections with desktop engineering review.

You will inspect recently constructed infrastructure, identify defects, review designs and maintenance information, and provide practical engineering advice on remediation.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified mechanical or hydraulic engineer.
• Experience conducting asset inspections, audits or testing.
• Ability to interpret designs, drawings and maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed inspections and technical assessments of FM rail assets
• Identify and document defects and areas requiring investigation
• Provide engineering advice on defect treatment, remediation, and repair
• Review existing designs, maintenance records and asset information
• Prepare clear technical reports and recommendations

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulic engineering

Asset inspections

Engineering reporting

Building services inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Hydraulic Engineering

Job description

****URGENT**** Leading Day Rate |6-Month Contract | Starting September 2026

We are seeking an experienced Building Services / Facility ManagementEngineer (Engineers withBuilding Services, Communications, Controls, Electrical Building Services, Fire Services, Hydraulic, ICT, Mechanical Building Services, Security Systems, Telecommunications Degrees)for an approximately six-month engagement supporting the inspection, assessment and technical assurance of Rail Building Servicesinfrastructure.

This role will suit a senior engineer with strong practical experience in the followingAsset Types

• Communication Systems,
• Electrical - Building Lighting & Power Low Voltage (LV)
• Fire - Alarm Sound & Intercom Systems, Detection Systems, Exit & Emergency Lighting, Hydrant & Pump Systems & Special Hazard Systems
• Hydraulic - Non-potable Water, Potable Water & Sewerage System
• Security Systems
• Building Management Systems,

with some benefit from having rail exposure.

About the Opportunity

This is a hands-on technical role that combinessite-based rail asset inspections with desktop engineering review and formal reporting.

You will inspect recently constructed infrastructure, identify and assess defects, review available design and maintenance information, and provide practical engineering advice around defect treatment and remediation.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed inspections and technical assessments of FM rail assets
• Identify, document and assess defects and areas requiring further investigation
• Provide engineering advice on appropriate defect treatment, remediation and repair
• Review existing designs, drawings, maintenance records, inspection history and other asset information
• Compare observed asset condition against design requirements, maintenance standards and available records
• Analyse inspection findings and supporting information to determine asset condition and engineering risk
• Prepare clear technical reports, recommendations and supporting documentation
• RPEQ a bonus, though not required

About You

You will bring:

• Degree-qualified mechanical or hydraulicengineer
• Demonstrated experience within building services
• Proven experience undertaking asset inspections, audits and/or testing
• Practical experience identifying and assessing defects
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, designs, maintenance records and historical asset information
• Strong technical reporting and engineering assessment capability
• Ability to provide practical recommendations for defect repair and remediation
• An innovative mindset around inspection techniques and asset condition assessment

What's on Offer

• Approximately 6 months of contract work
• Starting September 2026
• Senior technical role focused on existing operational rail assets
• Combination of site inspections and desktop engineering assessment
• Work covering both asset condition assessment and practical defect remediation advice
• Competitive contract engagement