Senior Site Engineer

CELOTTI WORKFORCE; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to work on major Defence infrastructure

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a major Defence construction project in Darwin. Candidates should have strong technical leadership capabilities and be experienced in managing complex infrastructure works. The role is full-time, offering a competitive salary package and significant career development opportunities while ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. Interested candidates can apply via email.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in construction engineering, particularly in site-based roles.
• Experience with complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based engineering delivery across various disciplines.
• Resolve technical and constructability issues in live environments.
• Drive quality assurance processes including inspections and test plans.
• Ensure compliance with Defence, WHS, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Construction engineering

Technical leadership

QA systems understanding

Communication skills

Problem-solving in construction environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical or related discipline)

Job description

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join a major Defence construction project in Darwin, NT.

This is a hands-on, site-based engineering role supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure works on a secure USDoD-aligned project. The successful candidate will provide strong technical leadership onsite and ensure engineering, construction, quality and compliance requirements are delivered safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time position based in Darwin, offering a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work on high-profile Defence infrastructure.

What’s on Offer

• Full‑time position based in Darwin, NT
• $90,000 – $120,000 base salary + super
• Opportunity to work on major Defence infrastructure
• Work within a high‑compliance construction environment
• Long‑term project pipeline with career development opportunities

About the Role

Reporting to the Site Manager / Project Manager, the Senior Site Engineer will provide technical leadership across site activities and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading site‑based engineering delivery across civil, structural, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical works
• Reviewing and verifying constructible engineering solutions and methodologies
• Resolving technical and constructability issues in live construction environments
• Supporting daily site engineering activities and sequencing of technical work packages
• Coordinating engineering works with construction teams, subcontractors and project management
• Driving quality assurance processes including ITPs, inspections and test plans
• Supporting risk management and resolution of design–construction conflicts
• Ensuring alignment with Defence, contractual, WHS and environmental compliance requirements
• Acting as a technical interface with clients, consultants and delivery partners

About You

To be successful in this role you will have a strong background in construction engineering and site‑based project delivery.

Key requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical or related discipline)
• 8+ years experience in construction engineering, including site‑based roles
• Demonstrated experience working on complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of QA systems, compliance and engineering governance
• Proven ability to manage technical issues in live construction environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working on Defence, government or high‑compliance projects
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or currently progressing toward chartership

About CELOTTI Workforce

CELOTTI Workforce provides specialised recruitment and workforce solutions across construction, engineering, mining and infrastructure sectors across Australia. Our team is committed to connecting skilled professionals with leading organisations delivering major projects nationwide.

How to Apply

If you believe you’re the right fit for this role, please click APPLY or send your resume to:

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Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, contact the CELOTTI Workforce team.