Junior Civil Project Engineer: Planning & Coordination

JK Williams Group; Penrith; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Williams is seeking a junior Project Coordinator to support planning, scheduling and day‑to‑day project activities. Working with the Project Management team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across administration, reporting and project control in a busy in‑office environment (7am–5pm, Monday to Friday).

Ideal candidates are near completing or have completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, hold a White Card and a valid Class C driver’s licence, with strong communication, planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering (completed)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid planning, organising, and problem‑solving ability, with confidence reading and interpreting plans
• Working knowledge of OHS, Quality, and Environmental systems
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Project — experience with IFS software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager(s) with the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil construction projects
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and month‑end reporting
• Maintain project documentation, registers, day diaries, and contract administration records
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders to support project outcomes
• Prepare and process variations, purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices, and progress claims
• Contribute to safety, quality, environmental, and compliance requirements, ensuring project documentation remains up to date
• Provide general project and administrative support across the business while participating in ongoing training and professional development

Skills

Driver's Licence

White Card

Civil Engineering degree

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

OHS/Quality/Environmental systems

Excel & Project

IFS software

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering (completed)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

IFS software

Job description

JK Williams is seeking a junior Project Coordinator to support planning, scheduling and day‑to‑day project activities. Working with the Project Management team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across administration, reporting and project control in a busy in‑office environment (7am–5pm, Monday to Friday).

Ideal candidates are near completing or have completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, hold a White Card and a valid Class C driver’s licence, with strong communication, planning and