Project Engineer – Specialist Civil | NSW

Interspan BV; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interspan is seeking a Project Engineer to translate design into safe, on-program site delivery across NSW. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you’ll plan and coordinate day-to-day works, track progress and maintain quality, safety and commercial records.

Based at Chatswood head office with regular site visits, including travels across NSW. You’ll bring a Civil/Structural engineering degree and at least two years’ construction experience, ideally with specialist works such as

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Civil/Structural) required.
• Minimum 2 years' construction experience.
• Exposure to specialist works (post-tensioning, jacking, temporary works) highly regarded.
• Experience in construction methodology, sequencing and program control.
• Sound commercial awareness and disciplined record-keeping.
• Solid WHS knowledge and a proactive, preventative safety mindset.
• Confidence to work autonomously under pressure.
• Clean driving licence and own vehicle (essential).
• Permanent residency / full work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects in line with the approved construction program and methodology.
• Preparing look-ahead programs, monitoring progress and flagging deviations early.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and deliveries.
• Preparing RFIs, resolving site issues and escalating where required.
• Maintaining site records to support cost control, variations, claims and EOTs.
• Championing safety across SWMS, ITPs, pre-starts, toolbox talks and WHS compliance.
• Driving quality outcomes and giving clear direction to supervisors and site crews.

Skills

Construction experience

Site engineering

Project coordination

Safety mindset

Autonomy under pressure

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Structural)

Job description

Interspan Civil provides post-tensioning, heavy lifting, jacking, specialist grouting and structural strengthening for infrastructure projects across Australia.

As part of the DYWIDAG Group, a global leader in construction technology and infrastructure solutions, we pair the agility of a specialist contractor with the strength and reach of a worldwide organisation. Our projects are complex, technically demanding and hands-on from design through to construction, and we're looking for a Project Engineer to help bring them to life.

About the role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll translate engineering design and approved methodologies into safe, on-program site delivery. You'll plan and coordinate day-to-day works, track progress, manage subcontractors and suppliers, and maintain the quality, safety and commercial records that underpin successful projects. Based at our Chatswood head office, you'll make regular visits to sites across NSW, with occasional interstate travel.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering projects in line with the approved construction program and methodology
• Preparing look-ahead programs, monitoring progress and flagging deviations early
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and deliveries
• Preparing RFIs, resolving site issues and escalating where required
• Maintaining site records to support cost control, variations, claims and EOTs
• Championing safety across SWMS, ITPs, pre-starts, toolbox talks and WHS compliance
• Driving quality outcomes and giving clear direction to supervisors and site crews

Key skills and qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural)
• Minimum 2 years' construction experience, ideally in a site or project engineering role
• Exposure to specialist works (post-tensioning, jacking, temporary works, heavy lifting, strengthening) highly regarded
• Experience in construction methodology, sequencing and program control
• Sound commercial awareness and disciplined record-keeping
• Solid WHS knowledge and a proactive, preventative safety mindset
• Confidence to work autonomously under pressure
• Clean driving licence and own vehicle (essential)
• Permanent residency / full work rights in Australia