Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Salary:

$180000 - 190000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Construction

Reference:

4012355

Contact Name:

Emily Collins

Contact Email:

ecollins@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

24-Feb-2026

A well-established Australian builder and developer, this organisation delivers large-scale residential projects across Sydney, with a strong focus on quality, safety and long-term relationships.

The Role
As Project Engineer, you will support the Project Manager in the delivery of a major high-rise residential apartment development, overseeing day-to-day site engineering and coordination to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting project delivery with detailed engineering coordination and technical oversight
  • Preparing, reviewing and maintaining project documentation including drawings, schedules and submittals
  • Liaising with consultants, design teams, sub-contractors and site teams to resolve technical and design queries
  • Assisting with procurement tasks, scope reviews, trade coordination and contract packages
  • Tracking progress against program, quality and cost expectations
  • Conducting engineering site inspections and ensuring constructability is clearly communicated
  • Contributing to look-ahead programs, risk registers, meeting minutes and engineering reports. 
About You:
  • 3–5+ years’ experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, or similar role on high-rise residential projects
  • Qualification in Civil, Structural or Construction Engineering
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, architectural detailing, services coordination and buildability
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
  • Highly organised, technically sharp and solutions-driven
  • Confident with engineering platforms and documentation tools.
What’s On Offer / Salary Package
  • Salary: $180k–$190k + Super
  • Strong pipeline of future projects, with 10 projects currently running valued between $100M–$300M
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing business delivering high-quality residential projects
  • Supportive, team-focused culture with high standards around safety, compliance, and quality, including regular site events and team engagement

For a confidential discussion, please contact  Emily Collins  at  Design & Build Recruitment  on  02 9376 8200  or click  Apply.
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