Sydney Project Engineer - Fit-Out to PM Path

Lead Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Engineer or Contract Administrator who can take on ownership and grow into a Project Manager. The role covers on-site delivery of trade packages, tendering and letting subcontracts, and end-to-end cost control from awards to handover.

You'll work closely with an established PM, manage progress claims, RFIs, procurement, and documentation, with a clear pathway to advancing into project leadership as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Experience in subcontract management, claims, variations and cost reporting.
• Proven ability to tender, award subcontracts and manage trades on site.
• Education or new build experience is highly regarded; Job Pac is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own trade packages from start to finish on site.
• Tender and let subcontracts; manage trades and progress claims.
• Process invoices; track variations and cost reports.
• Manage RFIs, documentation and short-term programming.
• Oversee procurement, defects and handover proceedings.

Skills

Subcontract management

Cost reporting

Tendering

Progress claims

Education

New build/education experience

Tools

JobPac

Job description

Lead Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Engineer or Contract Administrator who can take on ownership and grow into a Project Manager. The role covers on-site delivery of trade packages, tendering and letting subcontracts, and end-to-end cost control from awards to handover.

You'll work closely with an established PM, manage progress claims, RFIs, procurement, and documentation, with a clear pathway to advancing into project leadership as the company grows.