Job Description
Site Engineer - FIFO 2/1
Major Defence Infrastructure Project | Concrete Specialist Contractor
A well-established specialist contractor with over 30 years of success delivering end-to-end concrete solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team on a major defence base upgrade.
With a strong presence across civil, mining, commercial, and industrial sectors, this business has built a reputation for delivering high-quality concrete works across all stages of construction—from survey and set-out through to final place and finish.
The Opportunity
Following the recent award of a ~$40M concrete package on a large-scale defence project, the company is looking to appoint a Site Engineer on a full-time basis. This is a FIFO role on a family-friendly 2/1 roster, with flights available from any major Australian airport.
Reporting to a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of the project, supporting daily engineering operations.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage day-to-day site engineering activities
Assist with planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
Ensure QA/QC compliance and documentation is maintained
Oversee subcontractor and self-perform concrete works




Order concrete and materials
Oversee concrete pours
Contribute to project delivery from inception through to final handover
Project Scope
This project involves a comprehensive range of concrete works, including:
Survey and set-out
Reinforcing and formwork
Tilt panels
Airfield pavement concrete
General concrete placement and finishing
About You
Minimum 2+ years post-graduate experience in civil/construction engineering
Proven experience delivering projects with self-perform FRP works
Background working with a Tier 2/3 contractor or specialist subcontractor
Strong technical and coordination skills across concrete packages
Ability to work in a fast-paced, site-based FIFO environment
Commitment to seeing projects through to completion
Must be an Australian Citizen
What's on Offer
2/1 FIFO roster (family-friendly) from any major airport
Above-market base salary
20% site uplift
Opportunity to work on a high-profile defence project
Strong pipeline of future work with a reputable contractor
Supportive team workplace with clear career progression
As of the nature of the work applicants must be Australian citizens.
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