Civil Project Engineer

JK Williams Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

JK Williams is seeking a motivated Civil Engineering student or recent graduate to support the Project Management team in Rochedale, Brisbane. You will work in-office from 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday, assisting with coordination, planning, and daily project activities.

You will gain hands-on experience across project management, administration, and reporting while developing professional skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering (completed) is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Solid planning, organising, and problem-solving ability with confidence reading/interpreting plans.
• Working knowledge of OHS, Quality, and Environmental systems.
• Computer literacy with Excel and Project; IFS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with planning, coordination, and delivery of civil construction projects.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Maintain project documentation, registers, day diaries, and contract administration records.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and process variations, purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices, and progress claims.
• Contribute to safety, quality, environmental, and compliance requirements.
• Provide general project and administrative support and participate in training.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

OHS/Quality/Env systems

Excel

Project knowledge

Plan reading

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Project

IFS

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll play a key role supporting the coordination, planning, and scheduling of daily project activities. This is a great opportunity for someone studying towards or who has recently completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or related discipline) to build hands-on experience across project management, administration, and reporting in a supportive, hands-on team environment.Based at our Rochedale office, working in-office (7am–5pm) Monday to Friday working alongside the Project Management team

What You'll Be Doing

• Support Project Manager(s) with the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil construction projects
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and month-end reporting
• Maintain project documentation, registers, day diaries, and contract administration records
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders to support project outcomes
• Prepare and process variations, purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices, and progress claims
• Contribute to safety, quality, environmental, and compliance requirements, ensuring project documentation remains up to date
• Provide general project and administrative support across the business while participating in ongoing training and professional development

Desired Skills and Experience

What You'll Bring

• Current Driver's Licence (Class C)
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Bachelor in Civil Engineering (completed)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid planning, organising, and problem-solving ability, with confidence reading and interpreting plans
• Working knowledge of OHS, Quality, and Environmental systems
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Project — experience with IFS software is a plus

Why JK’s?

• Work with a team that's recognised byTIME Magazine as one of Australia's best employers for 2025!
• Be rewarded with a competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• Become part of a successful business that offers stability and values its people.
• Gain access to unique training experiences and a high-performing work culture.
• Have access to enviable career advancement opportunities.
• Work life balance.
• Become part of a team that have each other's backs, do the right thing, stand by their work and have fun!
• Work for a company where you're not just a number — you're part of a family that cares about your growth and well‑being.

JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants.