Site Engineer

Downer · Brisbane

We have an opportunity for a Site Engineer based at Mango Hill, Queensland to join our Energy & Utilities Water team, supporting the successful delivery of construction projects across South East Queensland.

Working closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors and clients, you will provide technical expertise and support the safe, timely and quality delivery of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with water or wastewater project delivery experience who is looking to further develop their career in a collaborative delivery environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Provide technical advice and support to the Project Delivery and wider program teams
Support project controls reporting, including project performance and progress
Assist with identifying potential hazardous site activities and ensuring appropriate procedures and controls are implemented
Support the design process to ensure drawings are completed and approved for construction in a timely manner
Undertake ongoing constructability and fit for purpose reviews of designs
Support the delivery of projects in accordance with project management plans, drawings and specifications
Capture and communicate lessons learnt to support continuous improvement across the wider team
Assist with reviewing subcontractor progress claims, extensions of time and variations
Support negotiations and the engagement of suppliers and subcontractors
Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and key delivery stakeholders
Champion Zero Harm through proactive safety leadership and effective implementation of safety standards and initiatives

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

An Engineering qualification – Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical
Two or more years of project delivery experience within the water or wastewater industry in South East Queensland
Demonstrated experience driving quality outcomes in project delivery
Strong communication skills
Good organisational and time management skills
The ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships
Sound computer skills
Strong attention to detail and a thorough approach to your work
A commitment to Zero Harm and safe project delivery
The ability to perform effectively under pressure and adapt within a changing project environment

What we offer

Contribute to important water infrastructure projects
A collaborative environment where you will work alongside experienced project and engineering professionals
Exposure to multiple stages of the project delivery lifecycle
Opportunities to further develop your technical and project delivery capability
A strong focus on safety, quality, collaboration and achieving positive outcomes for our clients and communities

About Energy & Utilities

Our Energy & Utilities business provides essential services and infrastructure across the utilities sector. Within Water, our teams bring together engineering, project delivery and construction expertise to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, valued and supported to succeed.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Site Engineer looking to develop your career while contributing to the delivery of essential water infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application through our careers portal.

We respectfully request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies. We will not accept or be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes or agency submissions.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. An exciting opportunity is available for a Site Engineer with project delivery experience in the water or wastewater industry. Working within our Energy and Utilities Water team, you will support the safe and successful delivery of construction projects across South East Queensland, providing technical input across design, construction, project controls and subcontractor management.

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