Site Engineer

ACCIONA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Defence project exposure

Career development

Sustainability, safety and innovation

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the defence-focused South Australia project team. You will support safe, efficient delivery of civil works, taking ownership of site engineering activities and contributing to safety, quality, cost and programme goals.

Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will manage on-site drawing interpretation, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure compliance with design requirements while maintaining comprehensive QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Site Engineer on civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate site activities to deliver safely and on schedule.
• Plan and execute construction works per approved drawings, specs, and methodologies.
• Deliver retaining wall structures with quality and design compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to meet programme targets.
• Ensure HSE, quality and environmental standards across site activities.
• Contribute to project controls including progress tracking and cost management.
• Maintain QA records, inspections and as-built data.

Skills

Site engineering

Civil engineering knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience + Bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on large complex defence projects
• Career development within a global organisation
• Join a business focused on sustainability, safety, and innovation

About the Project

This role supports the delivery of critical Defence infrastructure as part of ACCIONA's involvement in the Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) South Australia program. The project operates in a highly regulated Defence environment with strict quality, safety and compliance requirements, supporting Australia's long‑term naval and Defence capability.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our project team. Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of civil construction works. This role will see you take ownership of site-based engineering activities and contribute to achieving project objectives across safety, quality, cost, and programme.

Key accountabilities

• Oversee and coordinate site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project timelines
• Manage the planning and execution of construction works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and methodologies
• Take ownership of the delivery of retaining wall structures, ensuring quality, constructability, and compliance with design requirements
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to achieve programme and productivity targets
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and environmental standards across all site activities
• Contribute to project controls, including progress tracking, cost management, and programme reporting
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including QA records, inspections, and as-built data

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Experience working as a Site Engineer on civil infrastructure projects
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies and site controls
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, team-focused approach

Due to Defence security requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.