Site Civil Engineer

Kerb Placers; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerb Placers is recruiting a ground-on-site Civil Engineer to ensure set-out, levels, quality records, hold points and as-constructed information are accurate and well-documented. You will bridge field crews and the office, supporting programming, variations and tender submissions for expanding principal-contractor work in Queensland.

You will interpret plans for roads, kerb and drainage, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with Australian standards and WHS

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Civil Engineering and design; interpret plans for road, kerb and drainage.
• Experience in Civil Engineering environments or teams on infrastructure/subdivision works.
• Planning, project scheduling, resource coordination and site logistics for civil construction projects.
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management principles and on-site drainage design/implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with Australian standards, local council requirements and WHS regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar, plus strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work on site, communicate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work outdoors in Queensland; prior CQ civil works experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own setout, levels, quality records, hold points and as-constructed information on site.
• Bridge crews and office coordination; assist Project Manager with programming, variations and tender submissions.

Skills

Scheduling

Resource coordination

Site logistics

Stormwater management

Documentation & reporting

Communication

On-site work

Ability to interpret plans

Australian standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Kerb Placers has been laying kerb in Bundaberg since 1985. Since 2019 we have grown from a 6-person kerbing outfit to a team of 26, delivering kerbing, civil concreting and complete projects as principal contractor.

Today our work includes signalised intersections and roundabouts for Bundaberg Regional Council, kerbing on major highways and subdivisions, and large-format concrete roadways in over-50s lifestyle villages. Recent work includes the Goodwood Rd and Ashfield Rd signalisations, roundabouts at Coral Cove, Bargara and Johanna Blvd, the Princess St safety upgrades, and Council pathway renewal programs.

We run our own slipform kerb machines, a kerb crew out of Bundaberg and a concrete crew in Mackay. We are Heidelberg Materials' largest local customer, which lets us lock in concrete supply early.

The Role

You will be the engineer on the ground who makes sure our work is set out right, built to specification and fully documented, so every job closes out cleanly with the client.

As we take on more principal-contractor work for Council and developers, this role bridges the crews and the office. You will own setout, levels, quality records, hold points and as-constructed information on site. You will also help the Project Manager with programming, variations and tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering Design, with the ability to interpret plans and drawings for road, kerb, and drainage projects.
• Experience working in Civil Engineering environments or as part of Civil Engineers teams on infrastructure or subdivision works.
• Skills in Planning, including project scheduling, resource coordination, and site logistics for civil construction projects.
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management, including design principles and practical implementation of drainage systems on site.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in civil construction.
• Familiarity with relevant Australian standards, local council requirements, and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in basic engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD or similar), plus strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively on site, communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams, and adapt to changing project priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work in outdoor, site-based conditions; prior experience in Queensland civil works is an advantage.