Who you will be working for:

With decades of experience in the Australian construction market our client is more than just a builder — they are a leader in innovation, safety and sustainability.

- National footprint – delivering projects in every major state and territory.
- $1 billion+ annual turnover – large-scale, high-profile projects across health, education, defence, commercial and infrastructure.
- Technology driven – early adopters of BIM, digital engineering, and sustainable construction practices.
- Award-winning delivery – consistently recognised for project excellence by the MBA and AIB.
- People-first culture – strong focus on collaboration, safety, wellbeing and professional development.

The Role – Project Engineer
Working alongside an experienced Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a $300M Commercial project

This is a sizable, technically complex project offering the opportunity to take ownership of key areas of the build and work alongside experienced construction, design and commercial professionals.

- Managing key work packages from design through to completion
- Coordinating subcontractors, consultants and site teams
- Reviewing drawings and resolving technical issues
- Managing RFIs, shop drawings and technical submissions
- Monitoring progress against program and key milestones
- Supporting procurement and construction planning
- Ensuring quality, safety and project requirements are met




- Building solid relationships across the project team

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

- Proven experience as a Project Engineer with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor, ideally with Defence, Educational or Industrial experience
- Strong technical knowledge across design coordination and construction delivery
- Experience managing subcontractors and key work packages
- Good understanding of construction programs, quality and safety requirements
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, collaborative approach to problem solving
- A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline

What’s on Offer

- Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 national contractor on complex and high-profile projects
- Professional growth – career pathways into Sr Project Engineer and Project Manager delivering projects in excess of 200M
- Competitive salary package aligned with experience ($140K – 160K + super )
- A workplace that values innovation, respect, and sustainability
- A strong employee benefits package, including paid parental leave, alongside wellbeing initiatives and policies designed to support employees at different stages of their career and life.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your application below or contact Carmel Jones, Associate Director, on 0428 433 876 or via email at [email protected]

📌 Project Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 CGC Recruitment
📍 Sydney