Defence Site Engineer | Relocation Support | Flexible Work

CPB Contractors Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive relocation support

Project Allowance

Long-term career development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (a CPB Contractors and Downer collaboration) is delivering major upgrades and replacements to Defence facilities, including RAAF Base Wagga. The Site Engineer will support safe, efficient site works, coordinate service trades, review drawings, and mentor engineers on the project.

This is a long-term Defence construction role on a high-profile program. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will monitor progress, manage interfaces, and promote Zero Harm

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering.
• 5-7 years' experience delivering building construction projects.
• Experience managing Building Services packages (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire).
• Experience in multi-storey building construction, fit-out, facades, structural steel, precast or commissioning.
• High‑quality written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates strong leadership to manage, mentor, and guide a team of engineers.
• Skilled in delegating tasks, setting clear expectations, and ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Building Services subcontractors, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire protection trades.
• Conduct weekly coordination meetings and manage interface requirements between building, services and civil work packages.
• Support the Project Engineer in managing design consultants, architects and specialist contractors.
• Review construction drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings and design documentation.
• Manage RFIs, variations, technical queries and construction documentation.
• Monitor project progress against program and identify opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
• Oversee QA inspections, hold points, testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate daily site activities alongside Area Managers and Site Managers.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships during disruptive works on the Defence base.
• Support cost management, forecasting and productivity targets for assigned work packages.
• Promote and uphold a strong Zero Harm safety culture across all project activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Building Services Coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (a CPB Contractors and Downer collaboration) is delivering major upgrades and replacements to Defence facilities, including RAAF Base Wagga. The Site Engineer will support safe, efficient site works, coordinate service trades, review drawings, and mentor engineers on the project.

This is a long-term Defence construction role on a high-profile program. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will monitor progress, manage interfaces, and promote Zero Harm