Site Engineer: Major Transport Infra & Contract Admin

GHD Group; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for major transport infrastructure projects across Queensland. You’ll support contract administration, reporting and cost control, working with senior engineers, inspectors and the client to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.

You'll bring a Civil/Structural engineering degree, 5+ years in construction, and knowledge of TMR specs. This permanent role offers variety across metro and regional sites and a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Membership of Engineers Australia and RPEQ preferred, or equivalent accreditation.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction.
• Experience with TMR specifications and general conditions of contract.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high‑performing project team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Engineers and the Administrator’s Representative with contract administration, management and project reporting.
• Prepare monthly quantity forecasts and estimates with the broader engineering team.
• Support project risk management, including updates to the risk register, forecast final costs and required contingency.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting to TMR.
• Work closely with Engineers and Inspectors to ensure accurate field records and agreed measurements.
• Assist the Administrator’s Representative with the assessment and validation of cost and time claims.
• Coordinate with the Project Planning Engineer on program updates and assessments of progress and delays.
• Assess monthly progress claims and preparing payment certificates for approval.
• Support Senior Project Engineers in reviewing and verifying management plans, construction methodologies, programs, variations, progress claims and quality records.
• Support audit and reporting processes across traffic, environmental, risk and safety management.
• Maintain relevant contract administration systems and project records.
• Participate in project meetings and preparing and issuing minutes as required.
• Build strong working relationships with the client, contractors and wider project team.
• Work collaboratively with clients, the GHD team and contractors to identify and resolve issues, helping keep projects on track.
• Support the Contract Administration team to ensure GHD meets its obligations under the contract.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

GHD is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for major transport infrastructure projects across Queensland. You’ll support contract administration, reporting and cost control, working with senior engineers, inspectors and the client to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.

You'll bring a Civil/Structural engineering degree, 5+ years in construction, and knowledge of TMR specs. This permanent role offers variety across metro and regional sites and a collaborative, high-performing team.