Site Engineer-CPB Contractors, Australia

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.
We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunneling, defense, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture is a 50/50 joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defense capability for the next 30 years.

Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, Whirling)
Blamey Barracks (Kapok)
RAAF Base Wagga
The proposed capital investment of $1.7b will incorporate a variety of elements including:

• Construction of new messing and living in accommodation
• Construction of new training facilities
• Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings
• Remedial works and upgrades to infrastructure services

Your opportunity

We are looking for experienced Site Engineers to join the project team. You will monitor the project plan and record progress against the program, resolve engineering issues, manage the administration of subcontractors, ensure technical matters with the project are compliant and drive a zero harm safety culture on site. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Contribute to a safe work culture and ensure works are delivered to legislative and project standards
• Review and understand construction drawings, specifications and method statements
• Liaise, communicate and plan with the foreman, and Subcontractors on a daily basis to achieve target outcomes
• Ensure project delivery is compliant with project standards
• Ensure on site works are delivered to quality standards and complete all relevant documentation
• Participate in and maintain cost management of daily activities
• Prepare documentation for procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensure allocated work packages and resources are managed to ensure costs are within or below budget, and contribute to the achievement of project targets

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role
• Excellent subcontractor management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships internally and externally