Tunnel Civil Fitout Engineer – Site Lead

John Holland Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Holland Group, in Adelaide, is seeking a Site Engineer – Tunnel Civil Fitout to lead civil fitout activities in the tunnel and related structures. You will coordinate teams, oversee subcontractors, monitor safety, and ensure work aligns with drawings, specs and the program.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and proven experience on major civil infrastructure and underground fitout projects, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Previous Site Engineer experience on major civil infrastructure projects is essential.
• Experience in tunnel construction and/or underground civil fitout is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, drawings and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day civil fitout activities within the tunnel and associated structures.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site crews.
• Assist with planning, programming, and sequencing of construction activities.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, ITPs and project requirements.
• Undertake set-out, inspections, quality control, and verification of completed works.
• Coordinate concrete, drainage, kerbs, pavements, structures and other civil fitout activities.
• Review construction drawings and identify design or constructability issues.
• Raise and manage RFIs, NCRs, inspections, and quality documentation.
• Monitor productivity, quantities, materials, and site progress.
• Prepare daily reports, progress claims and project records.
• Work with HSE personnel to ensure safe/project-compliant delivery.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions with the project team.
• Support the Project Engineer and Construction Manager with program delivery.

Skills

Site coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Tunnel construction

Underground civil fitout

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The John Holland Group, in Adelaide, is seeking a Site Engineer – Tunnel Civil Fitout to lead civil fitout activities in the tunnel and related structures. You will coordinate teams, oversee subcontractors, monitor safety, and ensure work aligns with drawings, specs and the program.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and proven experience on major civil infrastructure and underground fitout projects, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to drive