Want to get out of the office and onto the job?
Work directly alongside operators and supervisors delivering unique civil construction projects in challenging and remote environments.

Want to fast-track your experience?
Get hands-on exposure to estimating, project management, site supervision, problem-solving and construction methodology from day one.

Looking for something different from the typical civil engineering career path?
Join a growing team delivering one-off projects where no two days, or jobs are the same.

Your role will be directly responsible for:

Tendering

· Assist with quantity take-offs and cost estimates

· Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations

· Assist with methodology preparation and programme development

· Contribute to tender submissions and project planning documentation

Project Delivery

· Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of projects

· Monitor project progress against programme and budget requirements

· Assist with project documentation, including ITPs, SWMS, schedules, and reports

· Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel

· Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements

· Support compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements

· Assist in resource planning including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors

Client and stakeholder communication

· Act as a professional representative of the company

· Attend project meetings when required

· Liaise with clients, consultants, utility authorities and subcontractors





· Provide project updates and technical information as requested

· Assist with preparation of reports and project correspondence

Contract Administration

· Assist with procurement of materials and services

· Monitor project costs and quantities

· Assist with progress claims, variations and extension of time submissions

· Maintain project registers and documentation

Business Development

· Identify upcoming project opportunities and provide feedback to management regarding market conditions and potential work

· Monitor tender portals and procurement platforms for upcoming civil construction opportunities

· Assist in maintaining client satisfaction through professional communication and successful project delivery

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate your ability in the following key criteria:

· Degree or nearing completion of a degree in Civil Engineering.

· 0–3 years’ experience in a project engineering or site-based role

· Strong computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office and industry-specific software

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail

· Ability to interpret civil construction drawings and specifications.





· Previous industry experience through internships, vacation work, or site-based employment will be highly regarded.

Your personality means a lot to us:

The successful candidate will need to be motivated and enthusiastic, someone who’s keen to get stuck in and build a career. You’ll be a good communicator, organised, switched-on and willing to have a crack at solving problems as they come up.

You’ll need a valuable eye for detail, a strong focus on safety and be comfortable working as part of a team. Being confident and adaptable in a hands on construction environment is a must.

A little about us:

We’re Ground Technique, an experienced and established Victorian excavation company specialising in civil construction and road maintenance. We’ve handled some of the biggest and toughest land clearing and excavation jobs across the state.

As a Junior Engineer, you will be motivated to support the tender process & delivery of civil construction projects. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience from the tender application through to project completion.

Our projects are located all over Victoria, and there will be times when you will be required to work away from home.

Is this the role for you? - Submit your resume and cover letter, along with a short paragraph describing a challenge you faced on a previous project, how you approached the problem, and how you worked through it to achieve a successful outcome, via email to Jo; ••••@groundtechnique.com.au

📌 Graduate/Jnr Civil Engineer (Hastings)
🏢 Ground Technique
📍 Hastings