Civil and Structural Project Engineer

We’re partnering with a leading global manufacturer to deliver a series of civil and structural upgrade projects across their Australian operations. As project activity ramps up, we’re seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer with strong project management capability—ideally with experience in concrete structures, particularly the design of unloading concrete tanks—to join the team on a 12-month contract.

This role is based on a chemical manufacturing site, offering the opportunity to work on diverse brownfield and greenfield projects while collaborating closely with contractors, internal stakeholders, and site teams.

About the Role

In this hands-on engineering and project delivery position, you will be responsible for:

• Developing options and technical assessments for project scopes

• Preparing and issuing contractor Scope of Work (SOW) packs

• Conducting tendering activities, including technical bid evaluations

• Reviewing, checking, and approving civil and structural design documents

• Evaluating and negotiating contractor pricing

• Managing smaller civil and structural projects from initiation through to close-out

• Coordinating and overseeing civil work teams on-site (White Card essential)

• Preparing and reviewing JSEAs

• Developing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)

• Supporting and overseeing design of unloading concrete tanks and associated concrete structures

About You

We’re looking for a degree-qualified, registered civil and structural engineer with:

• Demonstrated experience with concrete structures, ideally including the design of concrete tanks

• Experience working on industrial or chemical manufacturing sites (highly regarded)

• Proven experience delivering civil/structural projects

• Strong understanding of contractor management

• Experience in tendering, pricing evaluations, and negotiations

• Construction White Card (mandatory)

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team

What’s on Offer

• 12-month contract with potential for extension

• Exposure to complex engineering projects on a chemical manufacturing site

• Work with a high-performing engineering and operations team

• Competitive hourly/daily rate depending on experience

If you are interested, please send me an updated resume and cover letter demonstrating how you align with this role.