Site Engineer

About the role

McConnell Dowell Constructors Aust. Pty Ltd are seeking a civil and structural Site Engineer interested in working on the Archer River Bridge project in Far North Queensland.
We understand your time is valuable and that working hours need to be fulfilling, with challenging yet meaningful work. That’s why we’re offering a 2 & 1 roster with 30% project allowances payable on base while working on roster.

As the Site Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating with Managers and Superintendents on Engineering, temporary works, scheduling and status of the project;
• Providing overall progress reports and other reports related to schedule and cost as required by the Project Manager;
• Raising eMPR’s and AFE’s for all responsible expenditure prior to committing. Raise internal variations for approval for all contracted works prior to works commencing. Review subcontractor progress claims to verify works completed;
• Provide general technical assistance to supervisory personnel;
• Prepare reports on progress, manpower and costs and coordinate the work scheduling and procurement.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in construction/civil/structural Engineering;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Site Engineering;
• Competent in planning and organising work schedules and a demonstrated ability to deliver to timelines;
• Sound working knowledge of HS&E requirements and implementation of same.
• Strong and clear communication skills with proven ability to engage others
• Have strong commitment to the safety promise of “Home Without Harm” 
• Have valid working rights in Australia 

Don’t tick all the boxes but you’re still excited about this opportunity?
  
We’re dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.
  
If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. 
  
About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. 
  
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
  
Why join us?
The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.  Because when you grow, we all grow.
  
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
  
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
  
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.