Site Engineer/Supervisor

Custom Craft Homes Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Craft Homes Pty Ltd is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead planning and management of civil aspects on our residential projects in Melbourne. You will prepare technical specs, conduct site evaluations and coordinate with architects, surveyors, builders and subcontractors to ensure compliance with NCC, Australian standards and local regulations.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and at least three years of post-qualification experience, with strong analytic, communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• At least three years of post-qualification Civil Engineer experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian engineering principles, construction practices and legislation.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage civil engineering aspects of residential construction projects.
• Prepare specifications and technical documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and evaluate soil, drainage and foundation conditions.
• Coordinate engineering requirements with architects, surveyors, builders and subcontractors.
• Ensure construction works comply with Australian Standards, NCC, local council requirements and legislation.
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical guidance during project delivery.
• Review engineering calculations, structural reports and construction methodologies.
• Assist with cost estimates, project scheduling and resource planning.
• Identify engineering risks and implement practical solutions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and consultants to obtain approvals.
• Prepare project reports, engineering documentation and compliance records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality, safety and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

3+ years post-qualification experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

About the Job

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Planning and managing civil engineering aspects of residential construction projects.
• Preparing specifications and technical documentation.
• Conducting site inspections and evaluating soil, drainage and foundation conditions.
• Coordinating engineering requirements with architects, surveyors, builders and subcontractors.
• Ensuring construction works comply with Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC), local council requirements and relevant legislation.
• Monitoring construction progress and providing technical guidance during project delivery.
• Reviewing engineering calculations, structural reports and construction methodologies.
• Assisting with cost estimates, project scheduling and resource planning.
• Identifying engineering risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Liaising with regulatory authorities and consultants to obtain required approvals.
• Preparing project reports, engineering documentation and compliance records.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality, safety and efficiency.

Essential Selection Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant post-qualification experience as a Civil Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Australian engineering principles, construction practices and relevant legislation.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience in residential housing developments.
• Knowledge of Victorian planning and building requirements.
• Experience using engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit or similar.
• Current Australian driver's license.