Site Engineer – Remote Project (FIFO)

Northern Transportables is delivering a major modular construction build at a new mine site 380km north-east of Alice Springs, and we're looking for a hands-on Site Engineer to join the team. This is your chance to take ownership of technical engineering, quality assurance and documentation for a large-scale modular installation, while also picking up field supervision of crews and subcontractor work fronts on a remote project site.

Working closely with the Site Manager, you'll be the technical backbone of the site — keeping drawings current, driving the quality program, and making sure the works go up right the first time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage engineering drawings, RFIs, technical queries and variations between the design team, modular manufacturer and site

• Review shop drawings, engineering certificates and material submittals for compliance before construction

• Implement and administer the project quality plan — ITPs, hold points, witness points and NCRs through to close-out

• Carry out quality inspections of modular installation, structural connections and associated civil works

• Verify setout, levels and dimensional tolerances, and inspect module receival, tie-down and connections

• Coordinate testing, commissioning and certification through to staged handover

• Supervise assigned crews and subcontractor work fronts — daily task coordination, pre-starts and toolbox talks

• Maintain accurate site engineering records, registers and reporting to support programme and commercial claims

What We're Looking For

• Available to commence 20th October 2026

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Construction Engineering (or related discipline)

• 3–6 years' site engineering experience, ideally with modular, prefabricated or specialist construction

• Solid background in quality management, ITP administration and NCR management

• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, structural specs and modular installation documentation

• Demonstrated experience supervising trade crews or subcontractors on construction sites

• Proficient with document control/QA systems (SafetyCulture, Aconex, Procore or similar) and MS Office

• Current driver's licence and Construction Induction (White Card); Working at Heights and First Aid highly regarded

• Ready to commit to a 3 weeks on / 1 week off FIFO roster and remote site conditions

What's on Offer

• $85 – $90 per hour

• 6-month fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension

• FIFO roster: 3 weeks on / 1 week off

• A genuine technical ownership role on a landmark modular construction project at a new mine site

• A team culture built on our SPARC values — Safety, Performance, Accountability, Respect and Continuous Improvement

How to Apply

Send resumes and cover letters to the Project Manager, Ben Gannon at ••••@northerntransportables.com. Applications will close 30th September unless suitable candidate is found earlier.