About the role

We're looking for a Civil Engineering Technician to support the delivery of concrete remediation projects from initial defect investigation through to completed repair or full slab replacement. The role is heavily site-based, working alongside project managers, engineers and repair crews on industrial, commercial and infrastructure concrete.

Key responsibilities
Inspect and assess concrete defects spalling, delamination, cracking, joint failure, corrosion of reinforcement and record findings with photos, measurements and defect mapping
Carry out and coordinate concrete testing: hammer/sounding surveys, core sampling, cover meter and half-cell potential readings, moisture and flatness testing
Prepare repair scopes, quantities and sketches for patch repairs, joint reinstatement, overlays, grinding/polishing and full slab removal and replacement
Supervise repair works on site: substrate preparation, saw-cutting and breakout, reinforcement treatment, formwork, placement of repair mortars, grouts, epoxies and structural concrete
Verify materials, batching, curing and finishing against specification; monitor set times, strength gain and joint sealing
Maintain daily site records, ITPs,



hold points, test results and as-built documentation
Liaise with clients, subcontractors and suppliers on site access, staging and program
Ensure all works comply with relevant Australian Standards, project specifications and WHS requirements

Skills and experience
Qualification in civil engineering, construction or a related trade/technical discipline (Cert IV, Diploma or Associate Degree), or equivalent site experience.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with concrete repair and replacement methods and materials
Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards (AS 3600, AS 1379, AS 3610) and concrete testing procedures
Competent with measurement, levels, survey equipment and basic drafting/CAD
Solid written records and reporting; comfortable with Microsoft Office and site management software
Construction Induction (White Card); driver's licence essential
EWP, forklift, confined space or traffic control tickets highly regarded
Willingness to travel to sites and work occasional night or weekend shifts to suit client operations.

📌 Civil Engineering Technician Matraville (Australia)
🏢 Cogri Australia
📍 Australia