Site Engineer

Acciona; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Site Engineer for the greenfield rail project on the Sunshine Coast. You will report to the Project Engineer & Senior Project Engineer, plan short-term programs, track costs, and ensure quality and safety.

You will work with subcontractors, clients and local authorities, help negotiate subcontract and supply agreements, and build lasting relationships. It's a hands-on role to grow technical and commercial skills on a rail project from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Construction Safety Awareness Card.
• Desirable: experience in a construction or engineering setting.
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Project Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan short-term programs and resources for an assigned area of the works.
• Monitor project costs and productivity to protect margins and meet reporting deadlines.
• Support contract delivery and help negotiate subcontract and supply agreements.
• Lead by example on safety and help prepare Safe Work Method Statements.
• Prepare inspection test reports and close out non-conformances and defects.
• Build strong relationships with the client, subcontractors and local government authorities.

Skills

Construction safety card

Site experience

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Certificate IV in Project Management

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Build experience on a greenfield rail project from the start
• Gain site exposure across program, cost, contracts and quality
• Grow your career with ACCIONA mentoring and training support

Project Information:

ACCIONA is part of CoastalTraX, delivering the greenfield works for Stage 1 of The Wave: 19 kilometres of dual-track passenger rail between Beerwah and Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Backed by $5.5 billion in joint government funding, the project is part of Queensland's infrastructure pipeline ahead of Brisbane 2032 and is now in design and preconstruction.

About the Opportunity:

As Site Engineer, you will report to the Project Engineer & Senior Project Engineer and deliver an assigned area of the works. You will plan short-term programs and resources, track costs against targets and keep quality and safety on track. You will work with subcontractors, the client and local government authorities, and help negotiate subcontract and supply agreements. You will also help resolve client concerns promptly and build lasting relationships. It is a hands‑on role that builds your technical and commercial skills and shows you how a rail project comes together from the ground up.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Plan short-term programs and resources for an assigned area of the works
• Monitor project costs and productivity to protect margins and meet reporting deadlines
• Support contract delivery and help negotiate subcontract and supply agreements
• Lead by example on safety and help prepare Safe Work Method Statements
• Prepare inspection test reports and close out non-conformances and defects
• Build strong relationships with the client, subcontractors and local government authorities

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent qualification
• Valid Construction Safety Awareness Card
• Desirable: experience in a construction or engineering setting
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Project Management or equivalent

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.