Site Engineer

Join a landmark infrastructure project that’s set to make a lasting impact on the community - the Youngs Crossing Road upgrade. This major civil construction initiative will improve flood resilience, enhance traffic flow, and deliver a safer, more efficient connection for thousands of road users each day.

We’re seeking Site Engineers to help deliver key civil infrastructure works, including widening and realigning the road to four lanes, undertaking major earthworks and pavement construction, building retaining walls, upgrading intersections, installing new drainage systems and relocating essential underground services.

It’s an exciting time to join Seymour Whyte, with significant future opportunities expected across the region. Joining now means positioning yourself at the forefront of upcoming major projects and long-term career pathways.

If you’re committed to achieving high‑quality outcomes and thrive in a collaborative project environment, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, with proven experience in roadworks (earthworks, pavements and drainage).
• Exposure to preparation of contractual claims and variations.
• Knowledge of safety legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes.
• Strong planning, monitoring and reporting capabilities to support effective project delivery.
• Thorough understanding of client specifications and the ability to produce ITPs for specific trades.
• Ability to produce and manage project schedules, including critical path networks and preparation, monitoring and updating of short‑term production bar charts.
• Knowledge of head and subcontract agreements, as well as project scope management, including contractual change procedures and distribution of responsibilities among project stakeholders.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Generous Leave benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave, and birthday leave – have your birthday off on us!
• Career Development: measure your progress with our Engineering Competency Matrix and Learning & Development programs.
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes.
• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).

How to Apply:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.