Project Engineer - Vertical

Bedrock Workforce; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Bedrock Workforce is partnering with leading civil contractors to place Project Engineers in Sydney, delivering complex civil projects with a focus on quality, safety and innovation. You’ll split time between office and site and work with experienced project leaders who back your development.

You’ll own delivery tasks, coordinate with project teams and directly influence how each project comes together while advancing your career within a supportive, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognised Australian institution.
• 4+ years’ experience as a Project or Site Engineer on civil projects in Australia.
• Solid understanding of programming, cost control and contract administration.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills on site and in the office.
• White Card and current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering civil projects safely, on time and on budget, with the Project Manager.
• Coordinating daily site activities with supervisors and subcontractors.
• Monitoring costs, progress claims and variations, and tracking delivery against the construction program.
• Handling project documentation including RFIs, ITPs, drawings and as-builts.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and suppliers.
• Leading by example on safety and proposing delivery improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Site supervision

White Card

Driver's licence

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management (AU) degree

Job description

You’ve built your experience on site. Now you’re ready for greater responsibility, more say in project delivery and a team that backs your development.

Bedrock Workforce is partnering with leading civil contractors to find Project Engineers ready to make their mark. These businesses are known for taking on complex work and delivering it with a strong focus on quality, safety and innovation, and they have a solid pipeline of projects ahead.

You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, backed by experienced project leaders who support your development. Splitting your time between the office and site, you’ll be a key part of the delivery team and play a direct role in how each project comes together.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering civil projects safely, on time and on budget, working closely with the Project Manager
• Coordinating daily site activities with supervisors and subcontractors, and acting as the go-to point when issues arise
• Monitoring project costs, managing progress claims and variations, and tracking delivery against the construction program
• Handling project documentation including RFIs, ITPs, drawings and as-builts
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and suppliers
• Leading by example on safety and bringing ideas to improve how projects are delivered

You’ve built your experience on site. Now you’re ready for greater responsibility, more say in project delivery and a team that backs your development.

Bedrock Workforce is partnering with leading civil contractors to find Project Engineers ready to make their mark. These businesses are known for taking on complex work and delivering it with a strong focus on quality, safety and innovation, and they have a solid pipeline of projects ahead.

You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, backed by experienced project leaders who support your development. Splitting your time between the office and site, you’ll be a key part of the delivery team and play a direct role in how each project comes together.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering civil projects safely, on time and on budget, working closely with the Project Manager
• Coordinating daily site activities with supervisors and subcontractors, and acting as the go-to point when issues arise
• Monitoring project costs, managing progress claims and variations, and tracking delivery against the construction program
• Handling project documentation including RFIs, ITPs, drawings and as-builts
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and suppliers
• Leading by example on safety and bringing ideas to improve how projects are delivered

What you’ll need

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognised Australian institution
• 4+ years’ experience as a Project or Site Engineer on civil projects in Australia
• Solid understanding of programming, cost control and contract administration
• Confident communication and problem-solving skills, both on site and in the office
• A team-first attitude, strong work ethic and genuine drive to take initiative
• White Card and current driver’s licence

This opportunity would suit an engineer ready to take greater responsibility and build towards their next career step.

What’s on offer

• Work on significant civil projects across Sydney
• Career development with opportunities to progress towards Project Manager
• Collaborative, supportive team cultures
• Competitive salary packages and employee benefits

Why Bedrock?

Bedrock Workforce specialises in recruitment across commercial construction and civil infrastructure. Our team brings deep industry knowledge and strong relationships with some of Sydney’s most respected contractors, giving our candidates access to opportunities through our network of civil and commercial contractors.

We take the time to understand your experience, strengths and ambitions, and we’re honest about which roles will genuinely move your career forward. From your first conversation through to your first day and beyond, you’ll have a consultant in your corner who knows the industry and is invested in getting the right result for you.

Bedrock Workforce welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We encourage women interested in construction and civil roles to apply, along with First Nations people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse communities. If you meet most of the requirements and think you could do the job, we’d like to hear from you.