Civil Project Engineer

Civil & Tunnel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil & Tunnel is seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to deliver infrastructure projects, balancing on-site and office work with duties across planning, cost control, procurement, quality and safety. The role emphasizes reviewing contracts, attending site and management meetings, preparing documentation, and coordinating plant, labour and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, at least five years' experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Sydney Water project experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, project documentation and contract requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Experience with project costing, procurement, progress claims and variations.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a project team.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret contracts, plans, specifications and project scopes.
• Attend project sites, coordination meetings and management meetings.
• Assist with project planning, programming, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Prepare project documentation, including Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), work methodologies and project packs.
• Prepare and maintain WHS, Quality Assurance and Environmental documentation.
• Complete material take-offs and obtain, assess and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and assist with procurement.
• Coordinate the onboarding of plant, labour and subcontractors, including inductions and plant approvals.
• Assist with surveying and setting out works as required.
• Coordinate plant, labour, materials and subcontractors to achieve efficient project delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Contract interpretation

Cost control

Procurement

Communication

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Project Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects. This is a hands‑on position suited to an engineer who enjoys working both on‑site and in the office, with responsibility across project planning, cost control, procurement, quality, safety, documentation and day‑to‑day project coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Review and interpret contracts, plans, specifications and project scopes.
• Attend project sites, coordination meetings and management meetings.
• Assist with project planning, programming, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Prepare project documentation, including Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), work methodologies and project packs.
• Prepare and maintain WHS, Quality Assurance and Environmental documentation.
• Complete material take-offs and obtain, assess and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and assist with procurement.
• Coordinate the onboarding of plant, labour and subcontractors, including inductions and plant approvals.
• Assist with surveying and setting out works as required.
• Coordinate plant, labour, materials and subcontractors to achieve efficient project delivery.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Sydney Water project experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, project documentation and contract requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Experience with project costing, procurement, progress claims and variations.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a project team.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability.
• A key role within an established civil infrastructure business.
• Varied projects and hands‑on involvement from planning through to completion.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced management and project teams.
• A supportive and practical working environment.
• Opportunity for career development and progression.