Site Engineer

Brunel; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Support from PMs

Home most nights

Wellness initiatives

Collaborative team

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Site Engineer to support civil construction projects across South East Queensland. You will coordinate site activities, assist with planning and monitor progress against schedules, while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role offers hands-on delivery experience with exposure to subdivisions, earthworks and drainage, collaborating with project managers and site teams to resolve issues. Local projects mean you can be home most nights while developing technical skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil construction.
• Exposure to subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, roads or other civil construction works.
• An understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quality assurance and project documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities, including daily inspections, subcontractors, plant and resources.
• Assist with construction planning, programming and monitoring progress against project schedules.
• Manage project documentation, quality assurance records and progress reporting.
• Track costs, quantities and resource requirements, escalating issues where required.
• Work with Project Managers and site teams to resolve technical and construction‑related issues.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, contractual obligations and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Take an active role in delivering civil construction projects across South East Queensland, with exposure to a range of project types and stages of construction.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Supervisors and site teams, you'll help coordinate site activities, monitor construction progress and ensure works meet programme, quality and safety requirements. This role offers hands‑on involvement in project delivery, with opportunities to strengthen your technical skills and develop your construction experience.

Description

Coordinate site activities, including daily inspections, subcontractors, plant and resources.

Assist with construction planning, programming and monitoring progress against project schedules.

Manage project documentation, quality assurance records and progress reporting.

Track costs, quantities and resource requirements, escalating issues where required.

Work with Project Managers and site teams to resolve technical and construction‑related issues.

Ensure works comply with project specifications, contractual obligations and safety requirements.

Profile

Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil construction.

Exposure to subdivisions, earthworks, drainage, roads or other civil construction works.

An understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quality assurance and project documentation.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with site teams and subcontractors.

Job Offer

• Long‑term opportunities with an established civil contractor
• Support from experienced Project Managers and construction teams
• Local SEQ projects, with the benefit of being home each night
• Employee wellness initiatives and support
• A collaborative team with opportunities to grow

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry‑leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.