Site Engineer | FRP Works | 2/1 FIFO

CGC Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Above-market base salary

20% site uplift

Defence project exposure

Future work opportunities

Career progression support

Job summary

CGC Recruitment seeks an experienced Site Engineer for a FIFO role on a major defence concrete package in Victoria. The project involves survey, formwork, tilt panels, pavement work, and 3D coordination across multiple crews.

You will report to a Senior Project Engineer and drive day-to-day engineering activities on site. The role requires 2+ years post-graduate civil experience and a track record in concrete packages, with Australian citizenship and ability to work FIFO on a 2/1 roster.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years post-graduate experience in civil/construction engineering.
• Experience delivering projects with self-perform FRP works.
• Background with a Tier 2/3 contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Strong technical and coordination skills across concrete packages.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, site-based FIFO environment.
• Must be an Australian Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day site engineering activities.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and documentation is maintained.
• Oversee subcontractor and self-perform concrete works.
• Order concrete and materials.
• Oversee concrete pours.
• Contribute to project delivery from inception through to final handover.

Skills

Site engineering

QA/QC coordination

Concrete works coordination

FIFO environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Site Engineer - FIFO 2/1

Major Defence Infrastructure Project | Concrete Specialist Contractor

A well-established specialist contractor with over 30 years of success delivering end-to-end concrete solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team on a major defence base upgrade.

With a strong presence across civil, mining, commercial, and industrial sectors, this business has built a reputation for delivering high-quality concrete works across all stages of construction—from survey and set-out through to final place and finish.

The Opportunity

Following the recent award of a ~$40M concrete package on a large-scale defence project, the company is looking to appoint a Site Engineer on a full-time basis. This is a FIFO role on a family-friendly 2/1 roster, with flights available from any major Australian airport.

Reporting to a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of the project, supporting daily engineering operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day site engineering activities
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and documentation is maintained
• Oversee subcontractor and self-perform concrete works
• Order concrete and materials
• Oversee concrete pours
• Contribute to project delivery from inception through to final handover

Project Scope

This project involves a comprehensive range of concrete works, including:

• Survey and set-out
• Reinforcing and formwork
• Tilt panels
• Airfield pavement concrete
• General concrete placement and finishing

About You

• Minimum 2+ years post-graduate experience in civil/construction engineering
• Proven experience delivering projects with self-perform FRP works
• Background working with a Tier 2/3 contractor or specialist subcontractor
• Strong technical and coordination skills across concrete packages
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, site-based FIFO environment
• Commitment to seeing projects through to completion
• Must be an Australian Citizen

What's on Offer

• 2/1 FIFO roster (family-friendly) from any major airport
• Above-market base salary
• 20% site uplift
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile defence project
• Strong pipeline of future work with a reputable contractor
• Supportive team environment with clear career progression

As of the nature of the work applicants must be Australian citizens.