Project Engineer - $120m Project - Eastern Suburbs

Bluestone Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Positive culture and teamwork

Strong client reputation

Job summary

Bluestone Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer for a Sydney-based role focused on technical coordination of construction activities, ensuring seamless integration between design, services and delivery teams on site.

You will drive program, quality and compliance outcomes, manage design changes, liaise with subcontractors and stakeholders, and support procurement and safety planning.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or similar.
• Proven experience as Project Engineer in commercial or residential construction in Australia.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and project delivery.
• Solid commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with procurement, tendering, and subcontract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, engineering, and construction activities to ensure buildability and project delivery.
• Drive program outcomes through planning, forecasting, and progress monitoring.
• Manage design changes while maintaining cost and budget control.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure works meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Support procurement processes, including subcontract package preparation.
• Contribute to site safety planning and uphold OH&S standards.
• Provide reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction knowledge

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Budget control

Regulatory awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The role

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical coordination of construction activities, ensuring seamless integration between design, services, and delivery teams. You will play a pivotal role in driving program, quality, and compliance outcomes on site.

The role

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical coordination of construction activities, ensuring seamless integration between design, services, and delivery teams. You will play a pivotal role in driving program, quality, and compliance outcomes on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, engineering, and construction activities to ensure buildability and project delivery
• Drive program outcomes through planning, forecasting, and progress monitoring
• Manage design changes while maintaining cost and budget control
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Ensure works meet quality standards and compliance requirements
• Support procurement processes, including subcontract package preparation
• Contribute to site safety planning and uphold OH&S standards
• Provide reporting to senior management and stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or similar
• Proven experience in a Project Engineer role within commercial construction or residential construction in Australia in the Tier 1 or 2 space
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, design coordination, and project delivery
• Sound commercial and financial acumen
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and regulatory requirements
• Experience across procurement, tendering, and subcontract management
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Benefits

• A competitive salary package (negotiable depending on experience)
• Long-term career growth within a stable, well-resourced company that is growing very well and working with some impressive clients
• A positive culture built on collaboration, respect and professional development
• A strong pipeline of future projects and a solid reputation in the industry
• Work with great hands-on leaders who operate a flat hierarchy and offer maximum support