Project Engineer

Built; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Paid leave

Wellbeing programs

Health checks

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Built is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate the technical and engineering aspects of delivery across high-profile projects in Australia. You will work with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and subcontractors to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes while maintaining safe practices on site.

The role demands a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree with 3+ years of experience, strong buildability knowledge, and proficiency with Aconex/MS Project/Primavera.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience delivering commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, buildability and quality assurance processes.
• Experience coordinating consultants, subcontractors and site teams across multiple work fronts.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to procurement, contract administration and cost control processes.
• Experience using project management and construction platforms such as Aconex, MS Project or Primavera.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating RFIs, shop drawings, ITPs, technical submissions and engineering documentation.
• Driving collaboration between consultants, subcontractors and site teams to resolve design and construction challenges.
• Supporting procurement activities and ensuring critical materials and subcontractor packages are delivered in line with project requirements.
• Monitoring quality, compliance and safety outcomes through inspections, testing, reporting and proactive risk management.
• Supporting and mentoring Site Engineers, Graduates and Cadets while contributing to a positive team culture.
• This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on project outcomes while continuing to develop your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities.

Skills

RFI coordination

Shop drawings

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Safety management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Aconex

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Aconex

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Built isn’t waiting for the future. We’re building it.

Ready to take ownership of complex construction challenges and help deliver high-profile projects that shape our cities? As a Project Engineer at Built, you'll work alongside some of the industry's best, gain exposure to diverse projects, and play a key role in bringing innovative construction solutions to life.

The Opportunity

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating the technical and engineering aspects of project delivery, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to Built's high standards of quality. Working closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, consultants and subcontractors, you will be a key link between design and construction.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinating RFIs, shop drawings, ITPs, technical submissions and engineering documentation.
• Driving collaboration between consultants, subcontractors and site teams to resolve design and construction challenges.
• Supporting procurement activities and ensuring critical materials and subcontractor packages are delivered in line with project requirements.
• Monitoring quality, compliance and safety outcomes through inspections, testing, reporting and proactive risk management.
• Supporting and mentoring Site Engineers, Graduates and Cadets while contributing to a positive team culture.
• This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on project outcomes while continuing to develop your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities.
  

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Project Engineer who enjoys collaborating with others and taking ownership of delivering quality outcomes.

You Will Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience delivering commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, buildability and quality assurance processes.
• Experience coordinating consultants, subcontractors and site teams across multiple work fronts.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to procurement, contract administration and cost control processes.
• Experience using project management and construction platforms such as Aconex, MS Project or Primavera.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
  

About Built

Built is a leading privately owned construction company operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. With more than 1,500 people and a strong pipeline of diverse projects, we combine Tier 1 capability with the agility of private ownership, where decisions are quick, ideas are heard, and your impact is visible.
We are committed to innovation and new ways of working, investing heavily in digital solutions to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient outcomes.
You will thrive among talented, driven people who bring their strengths together and push each other to achieve exceptional results.

Why Built

At Built, we create an environment where people can accelerate their development, take on meaningful responsibility and work across diverse sectors and project scales.
You'll get exposure quickly, supported by leaders who back good ideas and create space for you to grow.
In return, we look for people who bring curiosity, ownership and a willingness to stretch themselves. We value collaboration, practical problem-solving, and people who thrive in a culture where everyone contributes to better outcomes.
We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and life outside of work:

• Formal and on-the-job learning opportunities that allow you to build your career at your speed.
• Additional paid leave for every year of service (up to 5 extra days per year).
• Wellbeing programs designed and delivered by our in-house specialists.
• Free health checks, skin checks and flu vaccines for all our people.
• Paid volunteering leave to give back and support local communities.
  

Let's find new ways together!

If you want to build differently, grow with purpose, and thrive in a team that's shaping the future, this is your chance.
Where New Ideas Are Always Welcome
We're building teams that reflect the communities we work in. At Built, we value different perspectives because fresh thinking helps us find better ways of doing things. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't tick every single box, we'd still love to hear from you. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn matter just as much as your experience.