Project Engineer
- Posted09 January 2026
- LocationMelbourne
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC Cover Construction
- Reference3997695
Job description
Project Engineer - Major Marine Infrastructure Project (Fixed Term Contract)
Salary: $130k-$170k + Super + LAFA
Location: Regional Victoria | Landmark marine upgrade
Join a Tier 2 contractor delivering one of Victoria's most significant marine infrastructure projects. This is a key site-based Project Engineer role supporting delivery of complex marine and heavy civil works, including piling, structural steel, heavy concrete, and major civil packages on a $100m+ project.
You'll work closely with the Construction Manager and site team, taking ownership of engineering, planning, and coordination to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery.
The Role
Salary: $130k-$170k + Super + LAFA
Location: Regional Victoria | Landmark marine upgrade
Join a Tier 2 contractor delivering one of Victoria's most significant marine infrastructure projects. This is a key site-based Project Engineer role supporting delivery of complex marine and heavy civil works, including piling, structural steel, heavy concrete, and major civil packages on a $100m+ project.
You'll work closely with the Construction Manager and site team, taking ownership of engineering, planning, and coordination to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery.
The Role
- Support delivery of marine and heavy civil construction works
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities
- Manage technical queries, RFIs, ITPs, and QA documentation
- Assist with short-term planning, sequencing, and progress tracking
- Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and project requirements
- Contribute to cost control, forecasting, and reporting
- Interface with site supervision, consultants, and client representatives
- Proven experience as a Project Engineer on major civil or marine projects
- Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor preferred
- Exposure to piling, marine works, structural steel, concrete, or heavy civil scopes
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site delivery
- Full Australian working rights
- Be part of a nationally significant marine infrastructure upgrade
- Strong support from an experienced Perth-based corporate team
- Competitive package with potential contract extension
- Career-defining project with technically complex scopes