Site Engineer

CPB Contractors; Ararat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health and wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our project team near Ararat, Victoria. You will provide on-site engineering support, monitor construction activities and coordinate subcontractors to achieve project objectives.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will ensure work aligns with ITPs, project plans and quality standards while maintaining documentation and stakeholder communication throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Engineering qualification accredited under the Washington Accord or equivalent.
• Graduate membership with Engineers Australia (IEAust) or Engineering New Zealand, or eligibility.
• Experience in construction, upgrade or maintenance of highways, bridges, and civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction requirements and implement corrective actions to meet specifications.
• Coordinate work of subcontractors and suppliers on site.
• Oversee verification of work conformity and quality requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and document control systems.
• Manage temporary works design and approvals.
• Ensure adherence to Project Management Plans and ITPs.
• Communicate quality control requirements to subcontractors and ensure compliance.
• Work safely to deliver projects on schedule and within quality standards.

Skills

Site coordination

On-site engineering

Quality control

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Washington Accord accredited qualification

Graduate membership with Engineers Australia or Engineering New Zealand

Job description

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients. We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings, and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to join our project team based near Ararat, Victoria. Provide on-site engineering support to assist in the achievement of the required objectives of the project.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Engineer will sit within the project team and be accountable for:

• Monitor key construction requirements and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure compliance with agreed specifications.
• Manage and coordinate the work of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee the verification of work conformity and quality requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and document control systems.
• Manage temporary works design and secure all required approvals.
• Ensure implementation of applicable Project Management Plans, procedures, and requirements.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Communicate relevant quality control requirements and applicable standards to all subcontractors and ensure compliance.

Our Minimum Requirements For This Role Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Engineering qualification accredited under the Washington Accord, or an equivalent recognised tertiary or vocational qualification.
• Graduate Membership with Engineers Australia (IEAust) or Engineering New Zealand (formerly IPENZ), or eligibility to obtain membership.
• Demonstrated experience in the construction, upgrade, rehabilitation, or maintenance of highways, roads, bridges, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Sound knowledge of highway construction methodologies, pavement design and rehabilitation, earthworks, drainage systems, traffic management, and road safety requirements.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, contract documentation, and applicable industry standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant Australian and/or New Zealand engineering standards, environmental requirements, and health and safety regulations.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills, with the ability to manage multiple project priorities in a site-based environment.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Benefits

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.