
Expression of Interests: Project Engineer
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Darwin
Location:Berrimah, Northern Territory, Australia
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:A$70,000 - A$90,000
Skills:
PROJECT ENGINEERINGQUALITY CONTROLDOCUMENT CONTROLCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTSAFETY COMPLIANCEENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTSITE COORDINATIONTECHNICAL ISSUE RESOLUTIONINSPECTION AND TEST PLANSNON-CONFORMANCE REPORTS
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Job Description
Posted on: February 22, 2026
The Project Site Engineer's primary role is to support the coordination of trades and maintain work quality to meet project goals. This entails supporting the management of onsite quality control, the RFI system, document control, resolving technical issues, aiding in site activities, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Requirements Key Scope
- Assist the Senior Project Manager and Site Manager with coordinating onsite activities and managing the day-to-day operations of the project, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
- Effectively manage the Quality Control System, including the production of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), organizing inspections, complying with Hold and Witness Points, submitting ITPs to the client, reviewing and distributing responses, monitoring onsite quality, identifying non-conformances, and reviewing project documentation to meet quality requirements.
- Oversee the document control system for the project.
- Identify and assist in resolving technical and quality issues onsite, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Support the completion of construction activities on schedule, with a focus on maintaining safety and avoiding industrial incidents.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all project stakeholders regarding project matters.
- Maintain accurate and high-quality site records in accordance with the organization's requirements.
- Be familiar with all contract and project documentation, including drawings, specifications, schedules, the construction program, the 3-week look-ahead schedule, relevant project plans, and correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with the Project Quality Plan, manage and facilitate quality inspections, and maintain the quality of the work throughout the project.
- Address all quality assurance issues, ensure corrective actions are taken, perform verification tasks as outlined in the Project Quality Management Plan, and reject defective work, ensuring corrective actions are documented and resolved.
- Assist in the identification, production, and submission of handover documentation.
- Provide reports and recommendations to the Senior Project Manager on project-related matters.
Occupational Health & Safety Duties
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and standards.
- Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of project-specific safety procedures.
- Consistently promote safety awareness and lead by example in all activities.
- Assist in identifying and addressing safety training needs.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery on site are safe and properly maintained.
- Review safety audits and inspection reports, initiating corrective actions as needed.
- In collaboration with the Senior Project Manager and Site Manager, assist in monitoring subcontractor compliance with the project's safety plan and procedures.
Environmental Management Duties
- Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and standards.
- Assess and adhere to site-specific environmental management objectives and targets.
- Ensure appropriate storage for hazardous chemicals and substances is provided.
- Implement and manage erosion and sediment control measures on site.
- Review and act on environmental reports, conducting regular inspections.
- Investigate environmental hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Oversee the resolution of environmental issues as they arise.
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