Job Description

What we offer

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- Structural concrete on major ACT infrastructure — bridges, water and dam assets
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- Negotiable relocation package or employer-funded accommodation
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- Visa sponsorship and regional nomination available for the right candidate
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About us

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Kilcomer Group is a specialist structural concrete and labour hire contractor delivering works for tier-1 and tier-2 builders across QLD, NSW, ACT and SA. We self-perform the technical end of civil construction — formwork, reinforcement and structural concrete on bridges, dams and water infrastructure — and we're known for turning up with the right people and the right paperwork.

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Our Canberra workload is growing off the back of bridge renewal works, and we're looking for a Site Engineer to take ownership of delivery on the ground.

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The role

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- Full QA management: ITPs, hold and witness points, lot documentation, conformance records, NCR close-out and final handover packs
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- Attend site walks, inspections and progress meetings with clients and head contractors, and represent Kilcomer's position on technical matters
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- Maintain and update the construction program, tracking actual progress against milestones and flagging slippage early
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- Order and coordinate site materials, plant and consumables to suit the program
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- Support the site team on setout, reinforcement checks, pour preparation and daily delivery
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- Review drawings and specifications, raise RFIs, and manage technical queries through to resolution
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- Contribute to site safety and environmental compliance alongside the supervision team
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About you

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- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Site Engineer on structural concrete projects in Australia
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- Tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent site-based experience
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- Solid grounding in QA systems and ITP-driven delivery
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- Confident reading structural drawings and specifications
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- Strong written communication — a significant part of this role is documentation
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- White Card and current driver's licence, comfortable working on active civil sites
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- Ability to obtain relevant ACT site inductions and site access clearances
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Highly regarded

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- Dam, spillway or water infrastructure works
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- Reinforcement management — scheduling, ordering, fixing supervision and conformance
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- Experience working as a subcontractor to tier-1 or tier-2 head contractors
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- Can do attitude, Team player and a person who always wants to learn more
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What we offer

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- Relocation support — we'll negotiate a package that suits your circumstances, either a contribution toward moving and setup costs or employer-funded accommodation with a living-away-from-home allowance covering rent plus a weekly food and incidentals component
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- Visa sponsorship and ACT regional nomination support where required
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- Genuine exposure to major infrastructure delivery, working directly with tier-1 builders
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- A explicit path into senior site and project engineering roles as the ACT business grows
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- A small, direct team where your work is visible and your input counts
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Kilcomer Group is an equal opportunity employer. You must have the right to work in Australia or be eligible for sponsorship.

📌 Site Engineer -- Canberra ACT
🏢 KILCOMER GROUP
📍 Canberra