Project Engineer - Buildings

Randstad Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking an experienced project professional to lead the execution of a high-profile commercial project in Melbourne. The role focuses on delivering a $300m+ commercial new build, with ECI phase beginning in September and support from senior leadership and Sydney teams.

You will oversee delivery across fit-out, refurbishment, and upgrades, collaborating with design teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to ensure safety, schedule, and premium standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of hands-on commercial construction experience.
• Experience delivering projects >$140m is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site documentation.
• Proficiency in project/financial management software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution across commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and building upgrade portfolios.
• Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to deliver safely, on time, and to premium standards.
• Run the site program, map resources, and maintain progress on schedule.
• Manage QA, design clashes, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Oversee procurement, negotiate subcontracts, and manage trades.
• Monitor budgets, variations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Drive safety standards and ensure compliance across the site.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants with regular updates.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Analytical skills

Fast-paced construction environments

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Exciting New Opportunity: Become a first State employees for this National Builder
• Grow Your Career: Work under experienced leadership and develop into a Project Manager
• Premier Project: Deliver a landmark $300m Commercial Project in the North West

Location: Melbourne

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + super

• Exciting New Opportunity: Become a first State employees for this National Builder
• Grow Your Career: Work under experienced leadership and develop into a Project Manager
• Premier Project: Deliver a landmark $300m Commercial Project in the North West

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven professional to lead project execution across our commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and building upgrade portfolio. Working closely with design teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to premium standards.

Project:

Becoming a Historical employee in Victoria, you will be engaged to work on a $300m + Commercial New build.

Beginning it's ECI phase in September, you will be supported by a Senior Project Manager & Senior Contract Administrator as well as assistance from their team in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Run the site program, map out resources, and keep progress moving on schedule.
• Quality & Design: Stay on top of QA and sort out design clashes before they hold up site works.
• Procurement & Trades: Let packages, negotiate subbie contracts, and keep trades running smoothly.
• Budgets & Cost Control: Keep a tight grip on job costs, variations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Safety & Compliance: Drive site safety standards and make sure all compliance is locked down.
• Stakeholder Management: Build solid relationships with clients and consultants, keeping everyone across key updates.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring a collaborative mindset, sharp analytical skills, and a proven track record in fast-paced construction environments.

• A relevant degree in Engineering
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial construction - new build experience greater than $140m.
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site documentation.
• Solid knowledge of compliance, risk management, and project governance standards.
• High attention to detail in reporting and proficiency in project/financial management software.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.