Civil Engineering Technician

Qct Criston Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

QCT Criston Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Civil Engineering Technician to support residential, SDA and multi-dwelling projects across Sydney. You will carry out field and laboratory testing of construction materials and soils, collect design data, and prepare sketches and technical documentation for approvals and construction.

Working with engineers, consultants and site management, you’ll assist with estimating material quantities and costs, inspect works on site, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and survey data.
• Strong written and verbal communication for liaising with engineers, consultants and clients.
• Experience with construction materials and soil testing methods and relevant Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches, plans and documentation for civil works including drainage and site works.
• Perform field and laboratory testing of construction materials and soils; record results.
• Collect and analyse site, survey and design data and prepare technical reports.
• Interpret drawings and specifications; select procedures and equipment for tasks.
• Estimate material quantities and costs for civil and structural elements.
• Inspect works on site; identify defects and arrange repairs as needed.
• Assist with Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates; liaise with architects and certifiers.
• Maintain test records and project files, ensuring QA and WHS compliance.

Skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

AQF Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Drafting software

Job description

Position: Civil Engineering Technician

Type: Full time, 38 hours per week

Employer: QCT CRISTON PTY LTD

Location: Pymble, NSW 2073

Salary: $80,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation

About the Business

QCT Criston is a Sydney-based luxury building and development company with more than a decade of industry experience, operating from its office at Pymble on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. The company designs and delivers architecturally designed custom homes, knock-down rebuilds, renovations and extensions, duplexes and townhouses, Specialist Disability Accommodation built to NDIS design standards, and high-end investment developments for owner-occupiers and investors, with completed and current projects in suburbs including Darling Point, St Ives, Rydalmere, Castle Hill, Turramurra and Rooty Hill. Its name reflects the three pillars behind every project — Quality, Cost and Time — and the business manages the full development lifecycle in-house, from site feasibility, architectural and consultant coordination and council approvals (Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates) through to construction, quality control at every stage and handover. QCT Criston’s reputation rests on structured delivery, refined craftsmanship, transparent cost management, reliable timeframes and honest communication, and it offers its team a professional, detail-driven workplace where disciplined project management and premium outcomes are the standard on every site.

About the Position

The Civil Engineering Technician supports QCT Criston’s construction and development team in delivering residential, multi-dwelling and SDA projects across Sydney to the company’s Quality, Cost and Time standard. Working alongside the company’s engineers, consultants and site management, the technician carries out field and laboratory testing of construction materials and soils, collects and analyses site and design data, prepares sketches, tabulations and supporting technical documentation for approvals and construction, assists with estimating material quantities and costs, and inspects works on site to confirm they are built to the engineering drawings, specifications, Australian Standards and contract requirements. With several premium builds running at once on varied Sydney sites, the role is central to keeping technical compliance, cost control and programme certainty on track from excavation through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and supporting technical documentation for the civil works on the company’s residential, multi-dwelling and SDA projects, including drainage and stormwater, retaining structures, driveways, footings and site works
• Perform and direct fieldwork and laboratory testing, including tests of construction materials and soils such as concrete, compaction and soil classification, and record and interpret the results
• Collect and analyse site, survey and design data, carry out engineering computations and prepare technical reports for the project team and consulting engineers
• Interpret work assignment instructions, drawings and specifications, apply the appropriate procedures and select the equipment required for each task
• Estimate material quantities and costs for civil and structural elements, and confirm that finished works fall within specifications, Australian Standards, National Construction Code requirements, regulations and contract provisions
• Inspect civil engineering works on site at each stage, identify defects or departures from the approved design, and organise and supervise maintenance and repair work with site personnel and subcontractors
• Support the approvals process by preparing and checking documentation required for Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates, and liaise with architects, engineers and certifiers
• Maintain accurate test records, inspection reports and project files across concurrent sites, and apply the company’s quality control and work health and safety procedures on every site

Requirements

• Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
• A minimum AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related field.
• A minimum of two to three years’ experience as a Civil Engineering Technician or in a related occupation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and survey data; practical knowledge of construction materials and soil testing methods, relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code; competence with drafting or engineering software (AutoCAD or similar) and Microsoft Office, including Excel, for computations, tabulations and estimates; familiarity with NSW approvals documentation (DA, CC and CDC) and construction site WHS requirements; a current General Construction Induction card (White Card) and a current driver’s licence, as the role involves attending sites across Sydney.
• Strong written and verbal communication for liaising with engineers, consultants, certifiers, subcontractors and clients; close attention to detail and a disciplined approach to quality, cost and programme; sound problem solving and judgement when test results or site conditions differ from the design; the ability to organise and direct site personnel and work across several concurrent projects; and reliability and availability to attend sites as construction programmes require.