Project Engineer

Convil Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Convil Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of civil infrastructure projects. You will work with the Project Manager, Site Managers and Supervisors to coordinate engineering requirements, procurement, programme, costs and quality across multiple work fronts.

This role suits someone who can take ownership of project packages, resolve technical issues and keep site activities progressing, with a practical approach to delivery and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering civil construction projects in Australia.
• Experience with roads, drainage, utilities or similar civil infrastructure.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction requirements.
• Practical understanding of procurement, cost control, variations and contract administration.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing site priorities.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate construction activities, staging and short-term programmes.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify discrepancies and coordinate technical solutions.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor scopes, supplier deliveries and progress claims.
• Track project costs, quantities and forecasts, and report on budget performance.
• Prepare and assess variations and support contractual notices, claims and extensions of time.
• Coordinate with site teams, surveyors, consultants, clients and relevant authorities.
• Prepare and maintain RFIs, inspection and test plans, quality records and project reports.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and close-out of defects and non-conformances.
• Support site safety and environmental requirements.
• Assist with as-built documentation and project handover.

Skills

Project coordination

Drawings interpretation

Budget tracking

Procurement familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Convil Group is a civil contractor delivering infrastructure across Sydney’s urban and growth areas. Our projects include roads and pavements, stormwater drainage, streetscape upgrades, utility installations, structural civil works and site remediation.

We work closely with local councils, Transport for NSW and major contractors, with a practical approach to site delivery, coordination and quality.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of civil infrastructure projects across Sydney.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers and Supervisors, you will coordinate engineering requirements, procurement, programme, costs and quality across multiple work fronts.

This role suits someone who can take ownership of project packages, resolve technical issues and keep site activities progressing.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate construction activities, staging and short-term programmes.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify discrepancies and coordinate technical solutions.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor scopes, supplier deliveries and progress claims.
• Track project costs, quantities and forecasts, and report on budget performance.
• Prepare and assess variations and support contractual notices, claims and extensions of time.
• Coordinate with site teams, surveyors, consultants, clients and relevant authorities.
• Prepare and maintain RFIs, inspection and test plans, quality records and project reports.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and close-out of defects and non-conformances.
• Support site safety and environmental requirements.
• Assist with as-built documentation and project handover.

About you

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven Project Engineer experience delivering civil construction projects in Australia.
• Experience in roads, drainage, utilities or similar civil infrastructure.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction requirements.
• Practical understanding of procurement, cost control, variations and contract administration.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing site priorities.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with site teams.
• Experience on TfNSW or local council projects will be highly regarded.

What we offer

• A long-term role with a strong pipeline of civil projects.
• Exposure to a variety of government and infrastructure projects.
• Responsibility for project packages and the opportunity to progress into project management.
• A supportive team with a practical approach to delivery.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and demonstrated experience delivering civil construction projects within Australia.