Civil Project Engineer

Design Build; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Canberra is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage civil and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in Australia, proven skills in project delivery, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. Join a supportive team and help deliver high-quality infrastructure while advancing your career with clear paths to project management.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Variety of high-profile projects

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a Project Engineer in civil construction or infrastructure.
• Understanding of project delivery, contract administration, and site operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil and infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Lead project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental standards.

Skills

Project delivery processes

Contract administration

Site operations

Risk identification and mitigation

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Design & Build are working with a leading civil engineering and construction company, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the ACT and surrounding regions. With a strong reputation for reliability, and safety, we’re looking for an experienced Project Engineer with at least 4 years Australian project experience.

About The Role

As a Project Engineer you’ll take ownership of end-to-end project delivery - from planning and procurement through to execution and completion. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractors, closely with the project manager and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil and infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and reporting to ensure projects are on track.
• Drive compliance with WHS, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects moving smoothly.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within civil construction or infrastructure, with at least 4 years experience on projects in Australia.
• Understanding of project delivery processes, contract administration, and site operations.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).

Why Join

• Be part of a well-respected and established civil contractor in the ACT.
• Work on a variety of high-profile and challenging projects.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Competitive salary package and career development opportunities.
• Clear career progression to becoming a Project Manager