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• Home Each Night working on a local project in the Bargara and Burnett Head area
• Access to people and leaders to support and guide you through your career
• Named 5-Star Employer of Choice for excellence in culture & employee experience

Join our team and play a key role in delivering two exciting civil projects in Bargara and Burnett Heads, valued between $2–10 million. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and site teams, you'll help drive the successful delivery of these projects while gaining valuable exposure to all aspects of civil construction.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of Shadforth's continued growth in the Bundaberg region, contributing to our first projects in the area while building a long-term career with one of Queensland's leading civil contractors.

About the Role As a Site/Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for coordinating day-to-day project activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll work closely with Supervisors, subcontractors and clients to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily construction activities and assist with project delivery.
• Prepare and manage short-term programs, ITPs, QA documentation and project reporting.
• Monitor project costs, quantities and progress against budget and program.
• Procure materials and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Assist with client liaison and attend project meetings.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues on site.

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent (preferred).
• Previous experience delivering civil infrastructure or subdivision projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors and site teams.
• Proactive, organised and eager to develop your career within a growing business.

What's in it for You?

• Local Work | Be home every night while working on projects in the Bundaberg region.
• Career Development | Work alongside experienced leaders who will support your professional growth.
• Job Security | Join one of Queensland's leading civil contractors with a strong pipeline of work.
• Supportive Team Culture | Work with experienced Supervisors and Project Managers who value collaboration.
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Wellness Program | Health and wellbeing initiatives designed for our people.
• Diversity & Inclusion | We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Relocation Assistance We offer tailored relocation assistance to eligible candidates, which may include:

• Assistance with removal and relocation costs
• Temporary accommodation while you settle in
• Travel expenses for you and your family
• Access to tax-effective relocation and Living Away From Home (LAFHA) benefits, where eligible
• Ongoing support to make your move as seamless as possible

About Us

Shadforth is one of Queensland's largest family-owned civil construction companies, with over 50 years of experience delivering residential and commercial subdivisions, roadworks, bridges and major civil infrastructure projects across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Apply Now If you're looking to build your engineering career while helping deliver exciting civil projects in the Bundaberg region, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience.

Explore more career opportunities at www.shadcivil.com.au.

 

Bella Vista NSW 2153

 

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Project Engineer (Full-Time)

Western Earthmoving Pty Ltd

Annual Salary: $130,000 plus superannuation

WEM Water is part of the WEM Civil Group. We are proud to be one of NSW’s leading water infrastructure contractors. We are a workforce skilled in residential, industrial and infrastructure projects across Greater Sydney, Illawarra and Hunter.

Our team can be trusted to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard of quality. By combining our understanding of our customers’ goals and challenges with strong technical knowledge and delivery capability, we are relied upon to provide practical solutions and efficient outcomes. WEM Water and the broader WEM Civil Group are supported by over 300 employees and continue to grow.

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer with a mechanical engineering background to join the WEM Water team. Reporting to the Operations Director, this role will support the delivery of water and sewer infrastructure projects from planning through to construction, testing and commissioning. Working closely with project and site teams, the Project Engineer will provide technical support and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to required standards.

In this position, your key responsibilities include:

Engineering & Technical

• Apply engineering principles to the planning, installation, testing and commissioning of water and sewer infrastructure and associated mechanical systems.
• Review engineering drawings, designs and specifications to identify technical requirements, constructability issues and engineering risks.
• Provide technical support for pipework, pumps, valves, fittings, mechanical equipment and associated infrastructure.
• Review equipment and material selections for compliance with specifications, engineering standards and water authority requirements.
• Identify and assist in resolving technical and engineering issues during construction and commissioning.
• Liaise with designers, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors regarding engineering requirements.
• Monitor installation and construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, specifications and engineering requirements.

Testing, Commissioning & Conformance

• Coordinate inspection, testing and commissioning, including pressure testing, CCTV inspections and equipment testing.
• Review test results to confirm compliance with specifications, engineering standards and authority requirements.
• Identify defects, performance issues and non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain testing, commissioning and quality records.
• Coordinate connections, WAE/as-constructed documentation, approvals and final handover.

Project Delivery

• Coordinate project mobilisation, approvals, documentation, site readiness and pre-construction requirements.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, mechanical equipment, plant and components in line with project specifications.
• Support project programming, monitor milestones and identify potential delays.
• Coordinate activities with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings, maintain project records and follow up agreed actions.
• Assist with project budgets, costs, forecasts, variations, scope changes and financial performance.
• Assist with RFIs, EOTs, progress claims, project correspondence, subcontractor claims and invoice reviews.
• Ensure additional works are documented and approved before commencement.

Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate subcontractors, contractors and suppliers to meet project, technical, safety and quality requirements.
• Assist with subcontractor scopes, variations, claims and invoices.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, WSCs, water authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder inspections, approvals and connections.

Team & Site Support

• Provide technical and engineering support to project teams.
• Work with Team Leaders to communicate project priorities, program and technical requirements.
• Build positive and effective working relationships across project teams.
• Support and provide guidance to junior team members where required.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent recognised engineering qualification.
• Experience in an engineering role supporting the delivery of water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with the installation, testing and commissioning of pipework, pumps, valves, mechanical equipment or associated systems.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation and resolving engineering issues during project delivery.
• Experience coordinating contractors, su
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