Project Engineer - Buildings

Location: Melbourne
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + super

• Exciting New Opportunity: Become a first State employees for this National Builder
• Grow Your Career: Work under experienced leadership and develop into a Project Manager
• Premier Project: Deliver a landmark $300m Commercial Project in the North West

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven professional to lead project execution across our commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and building upgrade portfolio. Working closely with design teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to premium standards.

Project:

Becoming a Historical employee in Victoria, you will be engaged to work on a $300m + Commercial New build.

Beginning it's ECI phase in September, you will be supported by a Senior Project Manager & Senior Contract Administrator as well as assistance from their team in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Run the site program, map out resources, and keep progress moving on schedule.

• Quality & Design: Stay on top of QA and sort out design clashes before they hold up site works.

• Procurement & Trades: Let packages, negotiate subbie contracts, and keep trades running smoothly.

• Budgets & Cost Control: Keep a tight grip on job costs, variations, and monthly financial reporting.

• Safety & Compliance: Drive site safety standards and make sure all compliance is locked down.

• Stakeholder Management: Build solid relationships with clients and consultants, keeping everyone across key updates.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will bring a collaborative mindset, sharp analytical skills, and a proven track record in fast-paced construction environments.

• A relevant degree in Engineering

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial construction - new build experience greater than $140m.

• Sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site documentation.

• Solid knowledge of compliance, risk management, and project governance standards.

• High attention to detail in reporting and proficiency in project/financial management software.

What Next?
Reach out to have a confidential conversation with Ryan on 0498 510 836 if your experience aligns with the requirements of the role.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.