Site Engineer

FGI Developments; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FGI Developments is seeking a Site Engineer in Cairns, Australia, to support safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery. You will work under senior engineers, coordinating site activities, planning, and execution while developing technical and professional skills.

The role requires an Engineering degree, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to read drawings. You will use MS Project and AutoCAD, with MS Office support, and pass security checks as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (accredited by Engineers Australia).
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Exposure to civil, defence, or infrastructure projects (desirable).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Project and AutoCAD).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Fit for work and able to pass medical and drug & alcohol testing.
• National Criminal History Check clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Eligible to obtain Defence Common Access Card (DCAC).

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling works to minimise stakeholder impact.
• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities on site.
• Ensure project delivery meets quality, safety, cost, and time objectives.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Monitor progress and complete project reporting.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

As a Site Engineer, you will support the delivery of projects safely, on time, and within budget. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers, you'll assist with coordination of site activities, planning, and project execution while developing your technical and professional skills.

Key responsibilities

Planning and scheduling works to minimise stakeholder impact

Oversee day-to-day engineering activities on site

Ensure project delivery meets quality, safety, cost, and time objectives

Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and internal departments

Monitor progress and complete project reporting

Maintain accurate site records and documentation

About you

Degree in Engineering (accredited by Engineers Australia)

2-5 years of relevant industry experience

Exposure to civil, defence, or infrastructure projects (desirable, not essential)

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills and willingness to learn

Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Project and AutoCAD)

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Fit for work and able to pass medical and drug & alcohol testing

National Criminal History Check clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Eligible to obtain Defence Common Access Card (DCAC)

About us

FGI Developments works on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple industries. We provide a supportive team environment with structured mentoring and a strong focus on training, development, and career progression.

Work on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple industries

Supportive team environment with structured mentoring

Strong focus on training, development, and career progression