Site Engineer / Project Engineer – Civil Contractor

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Site/Project Engineer handling civil bulk earthworks projects in Brisbane.

16 days ago ago

Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Onsite

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Founded in 2013, the company began as a nimble software services firm tackling complex data problems for government and commercial clients.
Over the years, it evolved into a go‑to partner for data interoperability, exchange, governance and security solutions.
The firm builds custom platforms–often open‑source–that power BI, predictive analytics, NLP, and downstream data transactions.
Typical projects include data catalogs for federal agencies, cybersecurity tools for semiconductor systems, and health data interoperability for state programs.
Its specialisms span robust data architecture, secure data platforms, AI/ML/NLP-driven analytics, cloud-agnostic operations, and microelectronics security.
Notably, it has developed a microelectronics security suite that traces hardware vulnerabilities from simulation through silicon.
Clients range from federal/state health agencies to commercial enterprises, reflecting a mix of public-sector impact and private-sector innovation.
Financially steady and privately held, the company sustains growth through repeat contracts and niche technical expertise, not public capital.

Role

Description

tender management

report prep

construction planning

client liaison

issue resolution

resource coordination

Working on tenders
Preparation of management reports
Planning and scheduling of construction activities
Liaising with key clients and stakeholders
Resolving site issues in a timely manner
Coordinating internal and external resources
Management of site project teams

Requirements

civil engineering

bulk earthworks

project management

communication

problem solving

organisation

Our client is a well-established and market leading civil contractor, they are looking for an experienced and dedicated Site Engineer / Project Engineer to join their growing business.

Candidate must have civil experience and ideally bulk earthworks experience. Projects are in Brisbane.

Great career progression & company culture, must have strong communication skills
Tertiary Qualification in Civil Engineering or similar
High level of organisation and time management skills
Effective problem-solving abilities
3 – 5+ years’ experience on civil projects, must have bulk earthworks experience
Ability to resolve conflict and manage client expectations
Proven understanding of construction with a hands-on approach
Project management qualifications will be advantageous
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Great opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable civil contractor on projects such as earthworks, demolition, excavation, piling, retention, foundations etc.

Challenging & varied projects from $2.5m up to $100m, excellent pipeline, blue chip clients