Site Engineer

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, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings, and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come. 

Your opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to join our project team based near Ararat, Victoria. Provide on-site engineering support to assist in the achievement of the required objectives of the project.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Site Engineer will sit within the project team and be accountable for:

• Monitor key construction requirements and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure compliance with agreed specifications.
• Manage and coordinate the work of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee the verification of work conformity and quality requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and document control systems.
• Manage temporary works design and secure all required approvals.
• Ensure implementation of applicable Project Management Plans, procedures, and requirements.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Communicate relevant quality control requirements and applicable standards to all subcontractors and ensure compliance.

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Engineering qualification accredited under the Washington Accord, or an equivalent recognised tertiary or vocational qualification.
• Graduate Membership with Engineers Australia (IEAust) or Engineering New Zealand (formerly IPENZ), or eligibility to obtain membership.
• Demonstrated experience in the construction, upgrade, rehabilitation, or maintenance of highways, roads, bridges, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Sound knowledge of highway construction methodologies, pavement design and rehabilitation, earthworks, drainage systems, traffic management, and road safety requirements.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, contract documentation, and applicable industry standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant Australian and/or New Zealand engineering standards, environmental requirements, and health and safety regulations.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills, with the ability to manage multiple project priorities in a site-based environment.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.\

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.