Senior Civil Engineer - Construction & Contract Admin

Arcadis; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable solutions seeks a skilled Senior or Civil Engineer in Brisbane, Queensland. The ideal candidate will manage construction phase inspections and contract administration on civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have relevant site inspection experience. Exceptional communication and project management skills are essential. Join the team to contribute to innovative solutions and make a lasting impact on the environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction phase site inspections and contract administration on civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while coordinating with contractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and compliance.
• Administer and manage contract obligations to ensure project delivery.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Site inspections

Contract administration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our Design and Engineering (Urban Development) division is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Engineers who specialise in construction phase site inspections and Contract Administration. In the Contracts Admin role, you will ensure the successful execution and compliance of civil engineering land development projects during construction, working closely with contractors, clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams to maintain quality and contractual standards

Role accountabilities:

• Conduct regular site inspections during the construction phase to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with design specifications and contract requirements.
• For the design focused engineer roles, contribute to design delivery from feasibility studies and concept design to detailed design and construction.
• Administer and manage contract obligations, variations, and claims to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Coordinate and liaise with contractors, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders to resolve technical and contractual issues.
• Prepare and review site reports, inspection records, and progress documentation.
• Collaborate with design teams to address construction queries and implement design changes as required.
• Assist in managing project budgets, schedules, and quality assurance during construction.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships within the industry and with regulatory authorities.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (RPEQ qualification desirable).
• Experience in construction phase site inspections and contract administration or design phases of civil engineering or land development projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project management principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating with contractors and clients.
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity during construction.
• Competence in presenting technical information clearly to clients, contractors, and senior management.
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skill-based approach, where you can hardness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.

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