Introduction

Key role with Darwin's leading civil contractor, supporting the delivery of major subdivision and infrastructure projects. You'll be hands-on with planning, site coordination, and technical problem-solving, working closely with crews and stakeholders to keep things running smoothly. Help shape the Territory with smart engineering and solid teamwork.

What are you going to do

Join our clients civil construction team delivering road, drainage, earthworks, and infrastructure projects across Darwin. The Project Engineer supports project delivery from planning through to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and cost objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and coordinating site works.
Monitor construction progress, productivity, and subcontractor performance.
Prepare and review project documentation including ITPs, QA records, and as-builts.
Manage procurement of materials and services to meet program timelines.
Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and quality standards.
Conduct site inspections and maintain accurate progress reporting.
Liaise with clients, consultants, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Track costs, variations, and assist with forecasting and progress claims.
Support continual improvement and mentor graduate engineers or site staff.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

1-3 years' experience in civil construction or infrastructure works.
Sound understanding of QA processes, WHS compliance, and site documentation.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings and assist with ITPs and reporting.
Strong teamwork and communication skills with site crews, supervisors, and clients.
Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and construction reporting tools.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and valid White Card.
Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to developing into a lead project engineer role.

What we offer

Relocation assistance on offer for the right candidates
Permanent full time role with a leading contractor in Darwin
Career progression opportunites

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Closing: December 03, 2025

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Vacancy reference: PR-264734

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Richard Clifton-James

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