Site Engineer

Lendlease Corporation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Flexible work options

26 weeks parental leave

Wellbeing days

Bonus scheme

Employee Share Acquisition & salarySac

Job summary

Lendlease Construction in Canberra is seeking a Site Engineer to support on-site execution, planning, and collaboration with trade subcontractors to deliver a major construction project.

You will interpret drawings, maintain quality records, monitor safety, and coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Must have 2+ years in construction, ability to obtain Baseline Security Clearance, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Baseline Security Clearance
• Minimum 2+ years in the construction industry
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and project documents.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and industry standards/regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, supervision, and execution of construction activities on site.
• Interpret and implement engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality and safety compliance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, progress updates and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Conduct quality control checks and testing of materials and workmanship to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Baseline Security Clearance

2+ years construction experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

Construction methods & standards

Safety & quality assurance

Job description

About the Role

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry‑leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it’s important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long‑term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Ste Engineer to join our team in Canberra.

In this position, you will play an integral role in assisting trade subcontractors and suppliers to deliver a successful construction project. This includes developing and maintaining construction programs, implementing the procurement strategy, value engineering, managing quality and ensuring high levels of Health and Safety at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, supervision, and execution of construction activities on site.
• Interpret and implement engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality of work, and compliance with project requirements and safety regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, progress updates, and as‑built drawings.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials and services.
• Conduct quality control checks and testing of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with standards.

About you

• Ability to obtain and hold a Baseline Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with large‑scale projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality assurance.

About Us

• Health & Well‑being program, including well‑being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave.
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.
• Bonus scheme.
• Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

Lendlease remains committed to supporting under‑represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.

Lendlease is Australia’s leading real estate business with an international investments platform. We’re city shapers, asset creators and trusted partners. Our deep property experience and bold thinking delivers innovative real estate and investment solutions. Very few organisations can build cities from scratch, including the infrastructure to connect people, with skills to design, develop, fund, build and manage, but we can. We purposefully seek to hire people who share our values and passion to make a positive impact. Whether big or small, we make a difference and all of us have a part to play in our success. Together we make a difference.