Defence Infrastructure Project Engineer – Building & Trades

CPB Contractors Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV) is seeking experienced Project Engineers - Building, Trades & Works for January 2027 mobilisation across the Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga region. The partnership between CPB Contractors and Downer is delivering major Defence infrastructure upgrades worth approximately $1.7 billion across AWMA, RBW and BBK.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead building delivery, coordinate subcontractors, and oversee cost, schedule and quality while promoting

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required and proven building construction background.
• 5+ years' project engineering experience in construction.
• Experience managing subcontractors, trades and work packages.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and delivery focus; proven leadership of junior engineers.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency with Baseline Security Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams.
• Manage building work packages from planning through to completion.
• Monitor cost, quality and programme performance.
• Resolve engineering and technical issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Drive a Zero Harm safety culture across the project.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project coordination

Cost and quality management

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Delivery focus

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV) is seeking experienced Project Engineers - Building, Trades & Works for January 2027 mobilisation across the Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga region. The partnership between CPB Contractors and Downer is delivering major Defence infrastructure upgrades worth approximately $1.7 billion across AWMA, RBW and BBK.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead building delivery, coordinate subcontractors, and oversee cost, schedule and quality while promoting