Civil Engineer

Location: Prestons, NSW

Salary: $80,001 - $100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Investigate project requirements and site conditions prior to construction.
• Analyse engineering survey reports, geotechnical information, environmental assessments and technical data.
• Prepare engineering designs, calculations and specifications for civil construction projects.
• Develop designs for roads, pavements, drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, retaining structures, earthworks and associated civil works.
• Review engineering drawings to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, local authority requirements and project specifications.
• Recommend appropriate construction methodologies and engineering solutions.

Project Management

• Plan, coordinate and manage civil engineering projects from commencement through completion.
• Develop project programs, construction schedules and engineering work plans.
• Monitor project progress against scope, budget and program.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple project sites where required.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed within required timeframes.

Site Engineering

• Provide engineering support to construction supervisors and site personnel.
• Supervise civil construction activities to ensure works are carried out according to approved engineering designs.
• Conduct regular site inspections.
• Verify construction quality against engineering specifications.
• Resolve engineering issues encountered during construction.
• Review variations and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.

Contract Administration

• Assist in preparing project cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Assess engineering aspects of quotations and subcontractor submissions.
• Administer engineering components of construction contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review claims, progress reports and variation requests.

Quality Assurance

• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure construction materials meet engineering specifications.
• Coordinate testing of concrete, asphalt, aggregates, soils and other construction materials.
• Review laboratory test results.
• Investigate defects and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain engineering quality documentation.

  Qualification & experience   Relevant Bachelor degree or higher qualification At least 12 months of relevant work experience Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-90000 Job Publish: 31-07-2026 Job Expire: 30-08-2026 Apply on: Civil Engineer Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.