Project Engineer Commercial Fit Out & Refurbishment Sydney

Your new company
An established and highly regarded commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor with a strong presence across the Sydney market. They deliver a diverse range of projects, from smaller fast-paced fit-outs through to major refurbishment projects valued up to $40M, with the majority sitting between $1M and $15M. The business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, staff retention and internal career progression. With an experienced leadership team and plenty of support around you, this is a great opportunity to join a business where you can develop long term rather than simply move from project to project.Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a robust Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator ready to step up into a Project Engineer position. Equally, they would consider an existing Project Engineer looking to make a sideways move into a business offering stronger progression and exposure. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and site teams, you will be involved across the full delivery of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, including:

- Assisting with projects from pre-construction through to completion
- Procurement and subcontractor management
- Design coordination and resolving technical issues
- Cost control, variations and progress claims
- Programming and project coordination
- Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors
- Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Manager
- Supporting the overall commercial and operational delivery of projects

What you'll need to succeed

- Experience as a Contract Administrator,



Senior Contract Administrator or Project Engineer
- Strong construction knowledge with experience across commercial fit-out, refurbishment or similar building projects
- Confidence dealing with subcontractors, consultants and clients
- Good commercial understanding alongside strong coordination skills
- Excellent communication and organisation
- Ambition to develop your career and take on greater project responsibility
- A construction-related degree would be beneficial
Above all, they are looking for someone who is driven, switched on and ready to take the next step.What you'll get in return

- A genuine opportunity to step up from CA/Senior CA into a Project Engineer role
- Exposure to commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects ranging from $1M to $40M
- Work across a variety of projects rather than being pigeonholed into one sector or project type
- Strong support from experienced Project Managers and senior leadership
- Clear long-term career progression towards Project Management
- Join a business with excellent staff retention
- A supportive team environment where people are encouraged to develop internally
- Strong pipeline of upcoming work across Sydney
- Opportunity to build both your commercial and project delivery experience

What you need to do now
If you are a CA or Senior CA looking for that next step, or an existing Project Engineer looking for a stronger platform for your career, this could be an excellent move. Please send your CV to , or call me on
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

📌 Project Engineer - Fit Out (New South Wales)
🏢 Hays
📍 New South Wales