Site/Project Engineer

CGC Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is hiring a Site/Project Engineer in Brisbane for a high‑rise portfolio. You’ll jump into an active $50M luxury apartment build with 8 months remaining, then transition to a $300M+ mixed‑use project as a core member of the delivery team.

You’ll work with the Senior Project Manager and Site Manager, driving daily site activities, managing subcontractors, QA/QC, and lookaheads, with a clear two‑stage development path and exposure to complex delivery challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of site or project engineering experience in Australian commercial or multi‑unit residential builds.
• Experience with QA processes, submittals, and on‑site management tools (Procore, Aconex, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Drive daily site activities and subcontractor management.
• Ensure safety, quality QA/QC, and environmental standards.
• Assist with package scope, lettings, progress claims, and variations.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and design‑to‑site interfaces.
• Develop 2–4 week lookahead programmes and track milestones.

Skills

QA processes

Package management

Technical submittals

Site management tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Aconex

MS Project

Job description

• Sector: Residential & Commercial High-Rise
• Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Site / Project Engineer | $50M Debut $300M Landmark SEQ Project

• Location: Inner Brisbane / South Brisbane
• Sector: Residential & Commercial High-Rise
• Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A well known and established builder/developer is seeking an ambitious Site or Project Engineer to jump straight into a high-performing project team in Brisbane.

This isn’t a standard role—it’s a clear, two-stage trajectory designed to fast-track your project delivery experience:

• Immediate Focus: Step onto a active $50M luxury apartment build with 8 months remaining. You’ll hit the ground running, gain hands‑on structure/fit‑out delivery experience, and master the closeout/commissioning phase.
• The Main Event: Transition seamlessly onto their next landmark $300M+ mixed‑use/residential project in South Brisbane as a core member of the delivery team from early stages.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Site Manager, your responsibilities will evolve across both project lifecycles:

• Project Delivery: Drive daily site activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure strict adherence to safety, quality (QA/QC), and environmental standards.
• Commercial & Procurement: Assist with package scope development, subcontractor lettings, progress claims, and variation management.
• Technical Problem Solving: Manage RFIs, review shop drawings, resolve design‑to‑site interface issues, and coordinate consultant teams.
• Program & Lookaheads: Contribute to 2- to 4-week lookahead programs and assist in tracking delivery milestones against the master construction schedule.
• Closeout & Handover: (Phase 1) Lead defect inspections, commissioning processes, and handover documentation to bring the $50M build across the finish line.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2-5 years of site/project engineering experience within the Australian commercial or multi-unit residential building sector.
• Technical Competence: Proven track record with QA processes, package management, technical submittals, and site management tools (e.g., Procore, Aconex, MS Project).
• Drive & Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong commercial acumen, and the proactive drive to take ownership on‑site.

Why join this builder/developer?

• Project Certainty: A crystal‑clear pipeline taking you from an active build straight onto one of South Brisbane's largest flagship developments.
• Career Advancement: Structured progression pathways as the company expands its footprint across South East Queensland.
• Culture: A collaborative flat‑structure environment where high performers are recognised and given genuine autonomy.
• Competitive Package: Top‑of‑market salary package tailored to experience level.