Site Engineer New South Wales, AU New South Wales, AU ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS

VINCI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Banking discounts

Birthday leave

Extra leave purchase

Travel discounts

Wellbeing discounts

Lifestyle discounts

Career mobility

Job summary

Seymour Whyte is seeking an Electrical Site Engineer to support a major water infrastructure project in Western Sydney. You will work with experienced engineers, coordinate site activities and manage subcontractors from construction through commissioning.

Requirements include a Civil or Electrical engineering degree, prior water/civil project exposure, strong planning and communication skills, and solid Excel-based reporting abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical) or equivalent.
• Experience in construction water or civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor project activities.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, safety requirements and industry standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong reporting and organisational skills.
• Effective communicator who collaborates with project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support safe delivery of project works in line with HSEQ and project standards.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities and monitor progress, quality and productivity.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and reporting.
• Manage subcontractors and support the delivery team to achieve project objectives.
• Assist with procurement, cost control and contract administration activities.
• Monitor quality requirements and ensure works meet specifications.
• Identify project risks and support effective solutions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Reporting

Team collaboration

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical)

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're looking for a Electrical Site Engineer to join our team delivering a major water infrastructure project in Western Sydney. Working alongside experienced engineers and construction professionals, you'll support the delivery of electrical works across complex civil water infrastructure, coordinate site activities, manage subcontractors, and help drive project outcomes from construction through to commissioning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience on a large-scale water project, work within a supportive and collaborative team, and contribute to infrastructure that will serve local communities for years to come.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

How You'll Contribute:

• Support the safe delivery of project works in line with HSEQ requirements and project standards
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities and monitor progress, quality and productivity
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and reporting
• Manage subcontractors and support the delivery team to achieve project objectives
• Assist with procurement, cost control and contract administration activities
• Monitor quality requirements and ensure works are completed to specification
• Identify project risks and support the implementation of effective solutions
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and industry standards

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical) or its equivalent
• Previous experience in construction water or civil infrastructure project environment
• Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor project activities to achieve programme outcomes
• Understanding of construction methodologies, safety requirements and industry standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong reporting and organisational skills
• Effective communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Workplace banking benefits and everyday financial discounts
• Birthday leave, recognising the importance of personal milestones
• The option to purchase additional leave to support travel, study or life commitments
• Travel benefits, along with retail, lifestyle and wellness discounts
• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking
• Structured career pathways with opportunities for global mobility
• Leadership development programs and one‑on‑one mentoring to support professional growth
• Employee recognition and awards that acknowledge contribution and achievement
• An employee share program, providing the opportunity to invest in the long‑term success of the business

Many of our projects are located in regional areas or on sites without access to public transport, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Next steps

• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

Reference code: 495006

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.