Site Engineer - Civil (Major Bridges & Structures)

Freyssinet Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone provided

Laptop provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Freyssinet Australia seeks a Site Engineer for our Civil team in Brisbane, supporting specialist infrastructure and structural projects across Queensland and interstate.

The role combines site-based and office-based responsibilities, requiring hands-on delivery, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to manage smaller projects while contributing to larger teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in civil, structural or construction environments.
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Strong practical site knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and working directly with clients.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong computer and project administration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project outcomes.
• Willingness to travel regionally and interstate as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver small-scale projects from start to finish.
• Liaise with clients, site personnel and subcontractors.
• Assist with project programming, scheduling and reporting.
• Coordinate labour, equipment and materials.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Participate in site inspections and quality activities.
• Maintain project documentation and project controls.
• Support larger projects as directed by senior project staff.

Skills

Site-based work

Subcontractor coordination

Client liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Project administration

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Are you a practical, site-focused engineer who enjoys working on diverse projects and solving problems in the field? We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our growing Civil team in Brisbane, supporting a range of specialist infrastructure and structural projects across Queensland and interstate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on role, has strong stakeholder communication skills, and is comfortable taking ownership of smaller projects while contributing to larger project teams.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Management team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a variety of specialist civil and structural works. The role offers a combination of site‑based and office‑based responsibilities and will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Projects typically involve:

• Post‑tensioning works
• Grouting operations
• Jacking activities
• Temporary works solutions
• Specialist civil and structural maintenance projects

You will manage smaller projects independently while providing support on larger, more complex projects as part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver small‑scale projects from start to finish
• Liaise with clients, site personnel and subcontractors
• Assist with project programming, scheduling and reporting
• Coordinate labour, equipment and materials
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification
• Participate in site inspections and quality activities
• Maintain project documentation and project controls
• Support larger projects as directed by senior project staff

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Approximately 4+ years' experience within civil, structural or construction environments
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical industry experience
• Strong practical site knowledge and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and working directly with clients
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong computer and project administration skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project outcomes
• Willingness to travel regionally and interstate as required

Highly Regarded

• Working at Heights certification
• EWP licence
• High Risk Work Licences
• Exposure to post‑tensioning, remediation, bridge, structural or specialist civil works

What We Offer

• Diverse and interesting project portfolio
• Opportunity to work across Queensland and interstate
• Strong team environment with support from experienced project professionals
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a growing business

Location & Travel

This position is based in Brisbane, QLD, with regular regional Queensland travel and occasional interstate work depending on project requirements. Candidates currently based in Queensland will be highly regarded.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Please note:

Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying.