Project Engineer - Newcastle and FIFO

Overview

Deliver complex civil infrastructure projects and lead teams for a Tier-2 contractor.

Requirements

• leadership
• planning
• safety
• civil projects
• earthworks
• civil engineering

What You Bring

Take your career to the next level with a major civil infrastructure contractor delivering landmark projects across the Newcastle and Hunter region. We’re seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the team on complex, large-scale civil works — with FIFO opportunities also available. -Strong planning, organisational, and communication ability -Leadership and team coordination skills -Excellent understanding of safety, quality, and compliance -Experience on civil projects $10m+ -Background in earthworks, structures, roads, or rail -A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

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Benefits

This role offers exposure to challenging civil infrastructure — including earthworks, roads, rail, and structural works — while developing your technical and leadership skills in a supportive, high-performing team. If you’re ready to move into a more senior role and want to work with a contractor who genuinely invests in your growth, this is the opportunity to make it happen. You’ll be joining an award-winning Tier 2 contractor with an established pipeline of work across NSW. Expect genuine mentoring, progression, and the chance to move into a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager role within a short timeframe. -💰 Excellent salary package + benefits -🚀 Career pathway – step up to SPE/PM roles -👷 Strong mentoring and team environment -✈️ FIFO options from Newcastle available

About Constructability Recruitment

-From its boutique roots, it carved a niche matching engineers and construction professionals to both large-scale infrastructure and specialised building projects. -Its consultants are deeply networked—working with decision-makers from junior engineers up to CEOs on projects spanning civil infrastructure and built-environment. -Although privately owned and lean, it has consistently punched above its weight financially while retaining a tailored, personalised service ethos. -It stands out by combining specialist market insight with hands-on recruitment, ensuring candidates fit both technical roles and project cultures. -Unusual for its size, it’s a Registered Indigenous Enterprise, contributing to Indigenous economic participation through its placements.

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