Site Engineer

BMD Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Discounts & memberships

Job summary

BMD Group is delivering complex transport infrastructure in Melbourne. The Site Engineer will support ITS integration across civil and electrical works, reporting to the Project Manager and coordinating between subcontractors, suppliers and field teams.

The role emphasizes planning, documentation, safety and on-time delivery with exposure to testing, commissioning and handover of ITS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on major infrastructure, transport or civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ITS and civil construction activities safely and to spec.
• Plan and sequence construction to meet milestones and objectives.
• Prepare engineering documentation and submissions.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for quality and performance.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and handover for ITS systems.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Communications or related)

Tools

Intelligent Transport Systems

Electrical infrastructure

Communications networks

Traffic signals

CCTV

VMS

Fibre optic networks

Job description

About BMD

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence.

Over a 45-year history, BMD has grown to become a $2billion operation, now sharing our expertise internationally in the Philippines and the UK.

About the Project

The Tram to Springvale Alliance (TSA), made up of BMD Constructions, CPB Contractors and Arup, is delivering the Eastern Freeway Upgrades between Tram and Springvale roads. The works include new express lanes, upgraded noise walls, and revitalised areas of the Koonung Creek Linear Park.

We’re completing the link together and bringing it home for our community.

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you’ll have a unique opportunity to work on complex and technically advanced transport infrastructure, delivering critical Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) that will improve safety and network performance.

Reporting to the Project Manager and/or Project Engineer, this position offers variety and exposure across ITS, civil and electrical infrastructure activities, from planning and procurement through to installation, testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise ITS and civil construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
• Plan and sequence construction activities to achieve project milestones and delivery objectives.
• Prepare and manage engineering documentation, including methodologies, work packs, ITPs, permits and technical submissions.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality, contractual and performance requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and handover activities for ITS systems and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor project cost, productivity, quality and safety performance while managing technical queries, design interfaces and stakeholder requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Communications or related discipline).
• Previous experience on major infrastructure, transport or civil construction projects.
• Exposure to Intelligent Transport Systems, electrical infrastructure, communications networks, traffic signals, CCTV, VMS, fibre optic networks or related technology systems.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage construction delivery activities.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes, ITPs and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to safety and project excellence.

What We Offer

• Be part of a nationally respected contractor with a strong local presence
• Benefit from job security, competitive salary, and long-term project pipeline
• Clear career progression and ongoing professional development
• Collaborate with top-tier delivery partners in a high-impact alliance
• Contribute to a legacy project shaping Melbourne’s future
• Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• Access wellness programs, strong work-life balance initiatives, paid parental leave, retail discounts, industry training and memberships & more

Ready to build your future with BMD?

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global