Project Engineer

About the business

EIRE Constructions was founded by Kelliher family patriarch Tom Kelliher, in the late1970's. EIRE has blazed a trail in innovative civil infrastructure solutions – and specialises in water treatment, water network infrastructure and transport infrastructure including roads, bridges, wastewater systems and more, drawing on our breadth and depth of experience to deliver complex projects. As regional civil infrastructure specialists, we strive to be a part of the communities in which we operate. Driven by our Purpose of building the communities we want to live in, we are connected and inspired by our Values.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our delivery team on a major water projects, with a strong emphasis on civil works delivery and complex reinforced concrete structures. This role will support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure including water retaining concrete structures, earthworks, pipelines, and associated civil components that form part of a water treatment facility.

About the Role

As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil construction works, with a particular focus on large-scale concrete structures and water-retaining elements. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Engineers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day engineering activities across civil works packages
• Coordinating construction of reinforced concrete structures, including tanks, basins and foundations
• Overseeing formwork, steel fixing, concrete pours, curing processes, and QA hold points
• Supporting bulk earthworks, excavation, backfilling, and site preparation works
• Coordinating procurement of materials, concrete supplies, reinforcement, formwork systems, and subcontract packages
• Assisting with subcontractor scope development, tendering support, and procurement scheduling
• Interpreting drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Preparing and managing QA documentation including ITPs, checklists, and inspection records
• Supporting construction planning, sequencing, and methodology development
• Monitoring progress, reporting, and assisting with cost and project controls
• Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, Australian Standards, and project specifications

About You

You are a hands-on engineer who thrives in the delivery of complex concrete civil structures and understands the importance of coordination between design, procurement, and site execution.

You will ideally have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Strong experience in civil construction with a focus on reinforced concrete structures
• Proven involvement in water infrastructure or treatment plant projects
• Solid understanding of concrete construction methodology (formwork, reinforcement, pours, curing, QA)
• Experience in procurement activities including supplier coordination and subcontract package management
• Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings and specifications
• Strong QA documentation experience (ITPs, inspections, quality assurance systems)
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
• White Card and valid driver’s license