Project Engineer (Building, Trades & Works) Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV) January 2027 Mobilisation Opportunities | Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga Region Looking for a fresh challenge in 2027? As many major projects approach completion, now is the ideal time to start planning your next career move.

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV), a partnership between CPB Contractors and Downer, is preparing for our next phase of project delivery and seeking experienced Project Engineers - Building, Trades & Works who are interested in joining our team from January 2027 onwards.

This is an chance to contribute to one of Australia's largest Defence infrastructure programs, delivering critical facilities across the Riverina region that will support Defence capability for decades to come.

About the Project The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture is delivering approximately $1.7 billion in infrastructure upgrades and replacement works across key Defence establishments, including:

Albury-Wodonga Military Area (AWMA)

RAAF Base Wagga (RBW)

Blamey Barracks Kapooka (BBK)

Project scope includes:

New accommodation and living-in facilities

Training and mess facilities

Building refurbishments and upgrades

Major infrastructure and services upgrades

The Opportunity Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering building and construction work packages safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

We are particularly interested in speaking with Project Engineers who have experience across:

Commercial building projects

Defence infrastructure

Accommodation and residential developments





Education facilities

Health and hospital projects

Large-scale fitout programs

Trades and finishing packages

Facades, roofing and building envelopes

Precast and structural works

Commissioning and handover activities

You will be responsible for:

Coordinating subcontractors and site teams

Managing building work packages from planning through to completion

Monitoring cost, quality and programme performance

Resolving engineering and technical issues

Ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards

Driving a strong Zero Harm culture across the project

About You To be successful, you will bring:

Degree qualification in Engineering

Approximately 5+ years' project engineering experience within the construction industry

Strong building construction background

Experience managing subcontractors, trades and work packages

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Strong commercial and delivery focus

Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance

Why Join RRJV?

Long-term project certainty through a major Defence infrastructure program

Attractive relocation assistance available

Project uplift and competitive remuneration

Career development and future opportunities across CPB Contractors and Downer

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Industry-leading safety and wellbeing initiatives

Please note: This role is being sourced directly by RRJV, and applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Project Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Cpb Contractors
📍 Melbourne