Site Engineer - Earthworks

BMD Group; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD Group is seeking Site Engineers to join our project teams across Queensland and the Northern Territory. You will provide onsite engineering expertise, coordinate subcontractors, monitor quality and safety, and help deliver major civil infrastructure projects.

Role offers Brisbane-based 5/2 rosters with Saturday as required and FIFO 15/6 rosters across Queensland and the Northern Territory, providing flexible lifestyle options for engineers looking to advance their career in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum two years on civil infrastructure projects onsite.
• Experience with earthworks, structures, roads preferred.
• Willingness to work FIFO or DIDO rosters across Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite engineering support to construction teams.
• Assist with day-to-day coordination of subcontractors and site activities.
• Set out works and verify construction against design and specifications.
• Support quality assurance, inspections and documentation processes.
• Assist with short-term planning, progress tracking and reporting.
• Promote strong safety, environmental and quality outcomes on site.
• Work closely with Project Engineers and Site Supervisors

Skills

Site engineering

Construction coordination

Quality assurance

Safety management

Planning & reporting

Subcontractor management

Onsite problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

About the Role

BMD is seeking Site Engineers to join our growing project teams across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of major civil infrastructure projects through the provision of onsite engineering and technical expertise. You will play a hands‑on role in coordinating construction activities, managing subcontractors, monitoring quality outcomes, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

Working on projects ranging from locally based large-scale infrastructure works in South East Queensland to large-scale regional and remote developments, this role offers excellent exposure to complex civil construction environments and the opportunity to further develop your engineering capability within a supportive, values‑led organisation.

We offer both local Brisbane‑based opportunities on a 5/2 roster (with occasional Saturdays as required) and FIFO opportunities across Queensland and the Northern Territory on a 15/6 roster, providing flexibility to suit a range of lifestyles and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite engineering support to construction teams
• Assist with day‑to‑day coordination of subcontractors and site activities
• Set out works and verify construction against design and specifications
• Support quality assurance, inspections and documentation processes
• Assist with short‑term planning, progress tracking and reporting
• Promote strong safety, environmental and quality outcomes on site
• Work closely with Project Engineers, Site Supervisors and subcontractors

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum two years working onsite on civil infrastructure projects
• Exposure to earthworks, structures, roads or related scopes preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Willingness to work FIFO or DIDO rosters across Queensland

Diversity and inclusion

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

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We're a purpose and values‑led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers