Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

Fetch Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join our Adelaide team and drive civil infrastructure projects.

You will work with senior managers and on-site teams to manage engineering activities, coordinate documentation, and oversee procurement, planning and budgets across major municipal and utility works.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within civil construction.
• Background in civil infrastructure, subdivisions, roads, drainage, earthworks or utilities.
• Strong understanding of project controls, construction methodologies and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day project engineering activities.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, RFIs and technical documentation.
• Assist with procurement, planning, budgets and project schedules.
• Monitor costs, variations, progress claims and project delivery.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification.
• Work closely with site teams, clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers (SPE level).

Skills

Project engineering experience

Civil infrastructure

Construction methodologies

Project controls

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer to join a leading national civil contractor as part of their growing Adelaide team.

The Opportunity

With positions available at both Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer level, you'll play a key role in delivering projects across civil infrastructure, subdivisions, renewables, utilities and more.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers and construction teams, you'll gain exposure to major civil works while continuing to develop your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day project engineering activities.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, RFIs and technical documentation.
• Assist with procurement, planning, budgets and project schedules.
• Monitor costs, variations, progress claims and project delivery.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification.
• Work closely with site teams, clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers (SPE level).

About You:

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within civil construction.
• Background in civil infrastructure, subdivisions, roads, drainage, earthworks or utilities.
• Strong understanding of project controls, construction methodologies and documentation.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant civil engineering qualifications.
• A proactive approach and desire to progress your career.

What's in It for You?

• Salaries ranging from $135k - $165k++
• Opportunities at PE and SPE level.
• Major civil projects spread across Adelaide.
• Join a leading national contractor with a strong reputation.
• Long-term work and excellent job security.
• Supportive management and experienced project teams.
• Genuine career progression into senior management roles.