Site / Project Engineer

Job description

At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services. We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years. Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing. About the Role The Site / Project Engineer supports the delivery of a construction project by coordinating engineering information, resolving technical issues, and helping ensure that work is completed safely and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, programme, and quality requirements. The Site / Project Engineer will work closely with the Construction Manager, project team, designers, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Responsibilities may vary according to project needs and individual experience: one position may focus more on-site delivery and setting out, while the other may focus more on technical coordination and engineering interfaces. Both roles help maintain effective links between design and construction. Key Responsibilities Review drawings, specifications, and technical information; identify discrepancies and raise queries before work proceeds. Coordinate engineering and design information between the project team, site teams, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Provide technical support to site teams and subcontractors during construction. Set out works and verify dimensions, levels, and positions where required. Manage and follow up technical queries, design clarifications, technical submissions, and engineering actions. Coordinate work activities and engineering interfaces across disciplines and subcontractors. Monitor work against approved drawings, specifications, construction methods, and quality requirements. Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and the close-out of defects or non-conformances. Identify technical risks, design gaps, and potential delays, and assist in developing practical solutions. Support construction planning by ensuring teams have the required technical information and approvals. Maintain accurate records, including site checks, inspection records, technical submissions, and as-built information. Qualifications & Experience A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline. Experience in a site engineering, project engineering, or technical coordination role on a construction project. Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, setting-out methods, and engineering interfaces. Experience coordinating technical queries, design information, inspections, or construction documentation. Knowledge of construction quality processes, health and safety requirements, and site procedures. Strong technical understanding and attention to detail. Effective communication and coordination skills across site and project teams. Practical problem-solving ability and confidence resolving technical issues. Strong planning, organization, and follow-up skills. Bouygues Construction Australia values diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.