We are seeking a motivated Site Engineer to join our team in Hervey Bay. Working closely with our Project Managers, Supervisors, paving crews, clients and subcontractors, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality road construction and surfacing projects across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems on site, and contributing to projects that make a lasting impact on local communities.
Graduates will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities include:
Project Planning & Delivery
- Complete project pre-planning activities with project teams and clients, ensuring program requirements are reviewed and aligned with Supervisors.
- Support project delivery teams in achieving project objectives across safety, quality, time and cost performance.
- Assist in the supervision and management of project activities to ensure successful contract execution.
- Maintain project registers, records and reporting requirements.
Site Coordination & Supervision
- Supervise subcontractors on-site, ensuring compliance with project, client and company requirements.
- Assist in identifying labour, plant, equipment and competency requirements for contract works.
- Review subcontractor work method statements, plant, personnel and competencies before commencement of works.
- Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Support Supervisors and paving teams in matters relating to design, specifications and quality requirements.
- Monitor site quality processes and ensure works comply with project specifications and standards.
- Accurately document site activities, including photographic records, time records and quality-related issues.
- Identify and report non-conformances within required timeframes and assist in preparing Non-Conformance Reports.
- Assist in ensuring all works are completed in accordance with contractual, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Commercial & Contract Administration
- Assist in managing commercial outcomes through accurate record keeping and contract administration.
- Ensure project notifications and documentation are maintained.
- Support the administration of contracts and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (WHSEQ)
- Assist with Project Site Safety Inductions and onboarding requirements.
- Support the development and delivery of project-specific inductions and communication of project hazards and risk controls.
- Assist in communicating design risks, safety requirements and environmental controls to project personnel.
- Champion a positive safety culture and demonstrate Colas Queensland's commitment to safety, quality and environmental excellence.
