Site Engineer

Randstad; Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a high-rise residential project in Chatswood, Sydney. You will take ownership of structural and fitout packages, working with a high-performing site team on a $100M project.

Requirements: 2–4 years of Australian site experience, Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng or Construction Management. You will manage packages, QA, safety, procurement, and program execution to handover. Competitive salary of $110k-$130k plus Super.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a Site Engineer in the Australian market.
• Proven residential project delivery experience is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management required.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of structural and internal fitout trade packages.
• Quality assurance and ITP management across trades.
• Enforce safety standards and project compliance (NCC and Australian Standards).
• Assist with procurement, shop drawings, and RFIs with consultants.
• Monitor weekly site programs and coordinate subcontractors to meet milestones.

Skills

Site management

Communication

Problem Solving

Trade management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Project: Chatswood

Value: $100M

Package: $110,000 - $130,000 + Super (depending on experience)

Our client, a highly regarded tier-2 builder known for delivering premium residential developments, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the project team delivering in Chatswood.

This $100M icon features high-end luxury finishes. You will work alongside a high-performing site team, taking ownership of structural and fitout packages through to successful handover.

Site Engineer | High-Rise Residential ($95M)

• Project: Chatswood
• Value: $100M
• Package: $110,000 - $130,000 + Super (depending on experience)

Our client, a highly regarded tier-2 builder known for delivering premium residential developments, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join the project team delivering in Chatswood.

This $100M icon features high-end luxury finishes. You will work alongside a high-performing site team, taking ownership of structural and fitout packages through to successful handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Management: Direct management of structural (concrete, post-tensioning, jumpform) and internal fitout trade packages.
• Quality Assurance: Manage ITPs, hold points, defect management, and drive high QA standards across all trades.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce site safety standards and ensure compliance with project specifications, NCC, and Australian Standards.
• Procurement & Design: Assist with trade lettings, material procurement, reviewing shop drawings, and resolving RFIs with consultants.
• Program Execution: Monitor weekly short-term site programs and coordinate subcontractors to meet key milestones safely and on schedule.

Selection Criteria

• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a Site Engineer within the Australian market. Proven residential project experience is essential.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of deep excavation, retention systems, RC structures, and luxury interior fitout details.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, trade management, and problem-solving skills under tight site constraints.

What's on Offer

• Iconic Project: Benchmark luxury project in a prime Chatswood location.
• Competitive Package: $110k - $130k (commensurate with experience).
• Career Growth: Direct mentorship from a Senior Project Manager with a clear pipeline of upcoming high-rise projects.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.