At FORGE, we forge connections between people, place and nature by creating the most sought-after outdoor structures in Australia. Founded in 1970, FORGE has unlocked the power of the outdoors across Australia for over five decades.

Our evolution has shaped us into an award-winning, design-driven engineering team collaborating with local governments, landscape architects, and visionary developers to enrich landscapes and unite communities nationwide. We are dedicated to unlocking the potential of nature by crafting inspiring and connected outdoor experiences.

About the Role The Construction Project Engineer brings FORGE projects to life on the ground. Reporting to the Head of Construction, you’ll pick up each project at handover from our Pre-Construction team and work alongside the Project Manager and site teams to deliver it safely, on time, on budget and to the quality our clients expect.

This is a hands-on role that moving between site priorities and the project admin. One day you’ll be resolving a technical issue with the site crew. The next you’ll be managing RFIs, tracking costs or closing out ITPs ahead of a hold point. Every project is different, from pedestrian bridges and boardwalks to playspaces and shade structures. The finished result is a public space that communities will use and enjoy for years to come.

Responsibilities

- Drive on-site delivery: Support the Project and Site Managers to coordinate labour, plant, subcontractors and materials, and keep the program on track.
- Own the technical detail: Manage RFIs, design queries and variations, and make sure inspections, ITPs and hold points are completed and documented.




- Manage subcontractors and contracts: Prepare trade packages and subcontracts, monitor performance, and assess progress claims and payment schedules.
- Track cost and progress: Monitor costs, productivity and forecasts against budget, and flag variations and extensions of time early.
- Champion safety and quality: Support HSEQ compliance through site inspections, audits and reporting, and deliver a complete QA and handover package at practical completion.

Background Experience

- Degree or diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years’ experience within construction, civil or infrastructure onsite delivery projects
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, and site delivery processes
- Solid experience in contract administration, cost control, scheduling, reporting and documentation
- Confident using Procore, Aconex, Hammertech or similar platforms
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships on site, with clients and across the team
- A proactive problem-solver who stays organised when managing competing priorities
- Construction White Card (NSW) and a valid Australian Driver Licence

Why FORGE?

We’re Team 1st, and we’re all in to win. When things get tough, we have the tenacity to find a way. We bring solutions, not excuses. Quality isn’t just a goal for us, it’s a mindset. Join FORGE and you’ll be working as part of a genuinely collaborative crew, on projects that unlock the outdoors for communities right across Australia.

If you are thrive on complex challenges and cooperative success, we want to hear from you!

📌 Construction Project Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 FORGE
📍 Sydney