FIFO Civil Project Engineer – Defence Infrastructure (2:1, 20% Uplift)

Verra Recruitment Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 FIFO roster

Flights, accom, meals covered

20% uplift

Exposure to large Defence project

Job summary

Verra Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Civil Project Engineer for a FIFO assignment from Melbourne on a major Defence infrastructure project. You will coordinate day-to-day civil delivery, liaise with the Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager, and manage planning, subcontractor coordination, and quality controls on a high-profile site.

The role offers a 2:1 FIFO roster, competitive uplift, and coverage of flights, accommodation, and meals, with exposure to large-scale Defence works and

Qualifications

• Civil construction experience as a Site or Project Engineer.
• Experience across general civil scope: earthworks, drainage, tank works or FRP (not all are essential).
• Strong communication and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Baseline security clearance eligibility requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and programme requirements for assigned packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site delivery.
• Manage quality processes and conformance.
• Handle technical queries and RFIs with the team.

Skills

Site/Project Engineer experience

Subcontractor coordination

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

Job description

Civil Project Engineer - FIFO | Defence Infrastructure

Our client is one of Australia's largest contractors with a focus a major Defence infrastructure projects.

They are looking for Project Engineers to join the team on a FIFO basis from Melbourne.

The project
The $250m package covers a broad civil scope, including pavements, tank works, FRP, earthworks and drainage. It’s a chance to build your civil experience across several disciplines on a high-profile Defence project.

The role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll coordinate the engineering and day-to-day delivery of these packages, working closely with the Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager and wider site team. You’ll be involved in:

• Planning and programme requirements
• Subcontractor coordination
• Quality management
• Technical queries and RFIs

Our client is one of Australia's largest contractors with a focus a major Defence infrastructure projects.

They are looking for Project Engineers to join the team on a FIFO basis from Melbourne.

The project
The $250m package covers a broad civil scope, including pavements, tank works, FRP, earthworks and drainage. It’s a chance to build your civil experience across several disciplines on a high-profile Defence project.

The role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll coordinate the engineering and day-to-day delivery of these packages, working closely with the Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager and wider site team. You’ll be involved in:

• Planning and programme requirements
• Subcontractor coordination
• Quality management
• Technical queries and RFIs

What’s on offer

• 2&1 FIFO roster
• 20% uplift
• Flights, Accom, Meals covered
• Exposure to a large-scale Defence project and a broad mix of civil packages
• Pathway to Senior Project Engineer on a project of this size

About you

• Civil construction experience as a Site OR Project Engineer or similar
• Experience in general civil scope: earthworks, drainage, tank works or FRP (not all are essential)
• Strong communication and subcontractor coordination skills
• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance

Apply
For a confidential chat, contact Scott at Verra on 0413 889 *** or ********@verra.com.au

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