Site Engineer

Symal Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unyte is seeking a Site Engineer to support civil construction projects on the ground, working with Project Engineers and Supervisors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to high standards.

This regional role requires flexibility to work across project locations, with hands-on problem-solving and learning how projects come together on site to grow your career and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–4 years’ civil construction site experience.
• Willingness to work in regional locations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of daily site activities and ensure works meet plan.
• Assist with short-term planning, lookaheads and program updates.
• Coordinate plant, materials and subcontractors for smooth progress.
• Maintain site records including diaries and productivity tracking.
• Support QA activities with ITPs, inspections and documentation.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture via pre-starts and site inspections.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Project Engineers to resolve on-site challenges.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and site teams.

Skills

Site engineering

Civil construction

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

Job Search Category: Engineering – Civil

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your Site Engineering career in our evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Unyte, a team of problem solvers that have seen it all and conquered the lot, delivering construction projects across the country as a principal contractor and supporting partner.

With a history stretching back decades, we focus on tailored solutions and reliable delivery in complex project environments, with one of the nation’s largest fleet of plant and operators.

Backed by the resources of Symal, a national construction group, we’re breaking new ground with limitless capability.

The role:

Step into a role where your engineering foundations are built on real site experience. As a Site Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of civil construction projects on the ground — working closely with Project Engineers and Supervisors to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This is a regionally focused role, requiring flexibility to work across project locations. If you enjoy being hands-on, solving problems in real time, and learning how projects come together on site, this is an opportunity to grow your career and make an impact.

Your everyday:

• Support the delivery of daily site activities, ensuring works are completed to planAssist with short-term planning, lookaheads and program updates
• Coordinate plant, materials and subcontractors to keep works running smoothlyMaintain accurate site records, including daily diaries and productivity tracking
• Support cost tracking, quantities and basic forecasting activitiesAssist with quality assurance including ITPs, inspections and documentation
• Contribute to a strong safety culture through pre-starts, risk identification and site inspectionsWork closely with Supervisors and Project Engineers to solve on-site challenges
• Build relationships with subcontractors and site teams
• Work across regional project sites as required, including periods away from home

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar1–4 years’ experience in civil construction (or relevant practical exposure)
• Strong understanding of construction fundamentals and site-based delivery
• Willingness to learn project planning, cost tracking and quality processes
• Good communication skills and ability to work within site teams
• High attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Eagerness to build a long-term career in construction
• Experience with systems like Jobpac (advantageous but not essential)
• Willingness and ability to work in regional locations is essential

A career with us

At Unyte, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Unyte.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Unyte. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine , championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Unyte acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.