Project Engineer (Building, Trades & Works)

Cpb Contractors; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV) is seeking experienced Project Engineers - Building, Trades & Works for January 2027 mobilisation across the Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga region. The partnership between CPB Contractors and Downer is delivering major Defence infrastructure upgrades worth approximately $1.7 billion across AWMA, RBW and BBK.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead building delivery, coordinate subcontractors, and oversee cost, schedule and quality while promoting

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required and proven building construction background.
• 5+ years' project engineering experience in construction.
• Experience managing subcontractors, trades and work packages.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and delivery focus; proven leadership of junior engineers.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency with Baseline Security Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams.
• Manage building work packages from planning through to completion.
• Monitor cost, quality and programme performance.
• Resolve engineering and technical issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Drive a Zero Harm safety culture across the project.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project coordination

Cost and quality management

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Delivery focus

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Project Engineer (Building, Trades & Works)

Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV)

January 2027 Mobilisation Opportunities | Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga Region

Looking for a fresh challenge in 2027?

As many major projects approach completion, now is the ideal time to start planning your next career move.

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV), a partnership between CPB Contractors and Downer, is preparing for our next phase of project delivery and seeking experienced Project Engineers - Building, Trades & Works who are interested in joining our team from January 2027 onwards.

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's largest Defence infrastructure programs, delivering critical facilities across the Riverina region that will support Defence capability for decades to come.

About the Project

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture is delivering approximately $1.7 billion in infrastructure upgrades and replacement works across key Defence establishments, including:

• Albury-Wodonga Military Area (AWMA)
• RAAF Base Wagga (RBW)
• Blamey Barracks Kapooka (BBK)

Project scope includes:

• New accommodation and living-in facilities
• Training and mess facilities
• Building refurbishments and upgrades
• Major infrastructure and services upgrades

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering building and construction work packages safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

We are particularly interested in speaking with Project Engineers who have experience across:

• Commercial building projects
• Defence infrastructure
• Accommodation and residential developments
• Education facilities
• Health and hospital projects
• Large-scale fitout programs
• Trades and finishing packages
• Facades, roofing and building envelopes
• Precast and structural works
• Commissioning and handover activities

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating subcontractors and site teams
• Managing building work packages from planning through to completion
• Monitoring cost, quality and programme performance
• Resolving engineering and technical issues
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards
• Driving a strong Zero Harm culture across the project

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Degree qualification in Engineering
• Approximately 5+ years' project engineering experience within the construction industry
• Strong building construction background
• Experience managing subcontractors, trades and work packages
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong commercial and delivery focus
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance

Why Join RRJV?

• Long-term project certainty through a major Defence infrastructure program
• Attractive relocation assistance available
• Project uplift and competitive remuneration
• Career development and future opportunities across CPB Contractors and Downer
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Industry-leading safety and wellbeing initiatives

Please note: This role is being sourced directly by RRJV, and applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.