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Civil Project Engineer - Adelaide

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our South Australian Pavement Rehabilitation & Civil Infrastructure Projects business, based in Underdale.

As part of an experienced project team, you'll provide engineering support across the planning and delivery of civil construction activities, including technical delivery, project controls, quality, commercial management and stakeholder engagement.

This opportunity would suit an engineer looking to further develop their project delivery experience and build their career within civil construction and infrastructure.

What you'll do

- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of project works
- Monitor project performance, costs, forecasts and progress against requirements
- Assist with project plans covering safety, quality and environmental requirements
- Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, materials and resources
- Support the procurement and coordination of plant, labour, materials and subcontractors
- Assist with valuations, forecasting, tendering and quoting
- Maintain project records and support quality and compliance requirements
- Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders




- Actively support Downer's Zero Harm commitments

What you'll bring

- A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification, ideally in Civil Engineering
- Previous engineering experience within civil construction or infrastructure
- Solid project planning, organisational and time-management skills
- Commercial awareness, with exposure to project budgets, forecasting and contracts
- Ability to interpret technical and contractual requirements
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a project team
- Experience across asphalt, surfacing, paving, roads or specialised pavement works will be highly regarded

Why you'll enjoy working here

- Career development and progression opportunities within a leading trans-Tasman business
- A suite of health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP and health insurance discounts
- Access to Perks@Downer, offering discounts across retail, travel, entertainment and technology
- Applicable night, weekend and working-away-from-home allowances

Join our team

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click 'Apply now'.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Email applications will not be accepted.

Downer is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can be their best. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

📌 Civil Project Engineer - Adelaide (Underdale)
🏢 Downer
📍 Underdale