Location:Gosford, NSW Central Coast

About the Business

Our client is a well-established and expanding building contractor with a strong portfolio of high-end commercial and residential developments across NSW.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join the project leadership team on a key site on the NSW Central Coast.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager and collaborating closely with the Site Manager, you will act as the PM’s right-hand operator on site. You will play a pivotal role in driving the construction schedule, overseeing daily site delivery, leading Quality Assurance (QA/ITPs), and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities

- Programming & Site Delivery: Take full ownership of trade programming, short-term lookahead schedules, delivery logistics, and variation tracking.
- Design & Technical Coordination: Drive design resolution and trade package delivery between consultants, site teams, and subcontractors.
- Quality Assurance (QA & ITPs): Implement and enforce strict QA standards, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and compliance documentation across all trades.
- Leadership & PM Support: Support high-level commercial and operational decisions on site,



stepping up to assist the PM as needed.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance, technical support, and direction to site-based cadets and graduate engineers.
- Subcontractor Management: Maintain high standards of performance and program compliance while maintaining solid, collaborative working relationships.

Selection Criteria & Experience

- Experience: Proven track record as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer on commercial or residential building construction projects.
- Background: Main contractor experience is a requirement.
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in short-term programming, site coordination, and design management.
- Attributes: Decisive self-starter with excellent communication skills, high personal accountability, and the drive to push site progress independently.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

What’s on Offer

- Salary: Competitive salary package
- Strong Team Culture: Collaborative site leadership team with dedicated graduate support.
- Solid Pipeline: Exposure to an exciting upcoming pipeline of major developments

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