Defence Civil Site Engineer - Infrastructure

ACCIONA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Defence project exposure

Career development

Sustainability, safety and innovation

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the defence-focused South Australia project team. You will support safe, efficient delivery of civil works, taking ownership of site engineering activities and contributing to safety, quality, cost and programme goals.

Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will manage on-site drawing interpretation, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure compliance with design requirements while maintaining comprehensive QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Site Engineer on civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate site activities to deliver safely and on schedule.
• Plan and execute construction works per approved drawings, specs, and methodologies.
• Deliver retaining wall structures with quality and design compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to meet programme targets.
• Ensure HSE, quality and environmental standards across site activities.
• Contribute to project controls including progress tracking and cost management.
• Maintain QA records, inspections and as-built data.

Skills

Site engineering

Civil engineering knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the defence-focused South Australia project team. You will support safe, efficient delivery of civil works, taking ownership of site engineering activities and contributing to safety, quality, cost and programme goals.

Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will manage on-site drawing interpretation, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure compliance with design requirements while maintaining comprehensive QA documentation.