Project Engineer

Symal Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Discounted health insurance

Employee assistance program

Perks & rewards platform

Job summary

Unyte is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to lead civil construction projects from ground up. You will drive programme performance, support commercial outcomes and oversee safety and quality on site.

This regionally focused role requires flexibility to work across regional project locations and extended periods away from home. Hands-on problem-solving is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Relevant civil construction experience and strong understanding of construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and update project programs and weekly reporting.
• Ensure procurement, plant, materials and site resources are project-ready.
• Track productivity, cost performance and critical activities for commercial outcomes.
• Prepare progress claims, variations and cost-to-complete.
• Build and manage client relationships and attend site meetings.
• Drive safety culture through audits and risk management.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget tracking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Estimating tools

Regional delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

Jobpac

Expert Estimation

Job description

Job Search Category: Engineering – Civil

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your Project Engineering career in our evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen

Who we are

We're Unyte, a team of problem solvers that have seen it all and conquered the lot, delivering construction projects across the country as a principal contractor and supporting partner.

With a history stretching back decades, we focus on tailored solutions and reliable delivery in complex project environments, with one of the nation’s largest fleet of plant and operators.

Backed by the resources of Symal, a national construction group, we’re breaking new ground with limitless capability.

The role

Step into a role where your engineering expertise genuinely shapes project outcomes. As a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering civil construction projects from the ground up, driving programme performance, supporting commercial outcomes, and leading quality and safety on site.

This is a regionally focused role, requiring flexibility to work across regional project locations. If you enjoy being hands-on, solving problems in real time, and seeing projects come to life on site, this is an opportunity to step up and make a real impact.

Your everyday:

• Plan, monitor and update project programs, forecasts and weekly reporting
• Ensure procurement, plant, materials and site resources are organised and project-ready
• Track productivity, cost performance and critical activities to support strong commercial outcomes
• Prepare and support progress claims, variations, cost-to-complete and contract compliance
• Build and manage client relationships, attend site meetings and deliver clear reporting
• Drive a strong safety culture through audits, risk management, pre-starts and high-risk activity oversight
• Oversee quality assurance including ITPs, NCRs, dilapidation reports and method statements
• Coordinate closely with site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery
• Work across regional project sites as required, including extended periods away from home

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, specifications and quality systems
• Proven ability to manage programs, forecasting, procurement and site coordination
• Strong commercial acumen with confidence in cost tracking and reporting
• Ability to lead, mentor and influence teams (particularly at Senior level)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Jobpac or Expert Estimation (preferred but not essential)
• Willingness and ability to work in regional locations is essential

A career with us

At Unyte, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Unyte.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Unyte. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine , championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Unyte acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.