Project Engineer - $180m Project - Eastern Suburbs

Bluestone; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

Bluestone is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate design, engineering and construction activities on high-value projects in Australia. You will ensure buildability, monitor progress, and manage design changes to stay within budget.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering or related field, with substantial experience on large commercial or residential works and a strong focus on quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or similar.
• Experience as a Project Engineer on commercial/residential construction in Australia on projects >$50m.
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills.

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

Engineering degree

Construction coordination

Budgeting

Procurement

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Planning

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.

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, 2 or 3 space on projects in excess of $50m
• 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

Additional information

• Brand new project - high quality product
• Great company culture and close knit team
• Strong pipeline of work