Civil Site Engineer - Adelaide

Downer Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool-of-trade vehicle

Career development

Health and wellbeing programs

Perks@Downer discounts

Night/weekend allowances

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Civil Site Engineer in Adelaide, based in Underdale, to support pavement rehabilitation and civil infrastructure projects. You will gain hands-on site experience, assist with project delivery, QA and compliance, and broaden your technical and commercial knowledge within civil infrastructure.

Work with field crews and stakeholders to drive safe, efficient delivery, identify improvements, and maintain project records.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Exposure to road surfacing, civil road construction or road maintenance is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to guide crews and liaise with customers.
• Effective planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of financial administration and project costing, is advantageous.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and a genuine interest in developing your career in civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient delivery of pavement works
• Complete quality assurance, project records and compliance documentation
• Provide clear direction and support to field crews
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to support successful delivery outcomes
• Identify practical improvements and solutions across site activities

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & time management

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Initiative & enthusiasm

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Civil Site Engineer - Adelaide

An exciting opportunity is available for a Site Engineer to join our South Australian Pavement Rehabilitation & Civil Infrastructure Projects business, based in Underdale. You'll gain exposure across the operational aspects of the business while supporting project delivery, quality assurance and compliance. This role combines hands-on site experience with the opportunity to broaden your technical and commercial knowledge within civil infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Support the safe and efficient delivery of pavement works
• Complete quality assurance, project records and compliance documentation
• Provide clear direction and support to field crews
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to support successful delivery outcomes
• Identify practical improvements and solutions across site activities

What you'll bring

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Exposure to road surfacing, civil road construction or road maintenance is desirable
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to guide crews and liaise with customers
• Effective planning, organisation and time-management skills
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of financial administration and project costing, is advantageous
• Ability to build constructive relationships with key stakeholders
• Enthusiasm, initiative and a genuine interest in developing your career in civil infrastructure

Why you'll enjoy working here

• Tool-of-trade vehicle
• Career development and progression opportunities within a leading trans-Tasman business
• A suite of health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP and health insurance discounts
• Access to Perks@Downer, offering discounts across retail, travel, entertainment and technology
• Applicable night, weekend and working-away-from-home allowances

Downer is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can be their best. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.