Site and Project Engineers

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd – Cairns North QLD

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our innovative solutions.

We draw on our global position as one of the top construction companies globally, operating in over 30 countries for the past 125 years and responsible for delivering some of the largest, most complex, and highly acclaimed projects globally under an integrated business model. Our activities span all areas of engineering and construction – we are a world leader in successfully delivering civil works and transport infrastructure - roads, railways, airports, hydraulic and marine works, tunnels, bridges – as well as residential and non-residential buildings - hospitals, football stadiums, museums and corporate offices. Currently we’re in the top 30 construction companies globally.

FCC Construction Australia has been selected as the principal Contractor on Queensland’s largest ever social and affordable housing project. The Project will be the largest modular building development constructed in Australia to date.

Please note this role is based out of our Cairns project site office (located at Woree) and is not a FIFO role.

The Role:

To support in the delivery of our Cairns-based project, we are seeking an experienced and energetic Site and Project Engineers to jump on board. More specifically your role scope will cover:

• HSE: Promote safe work practices, participate in safety meetings, identify site risks and support HSE compliance and documentation.
• Site & Technical Delivery: Coordinate day-to-day site activities, review drawings and specifications, resolve technical issues and support construction delivery.
• Scope & Change Management: Monitor project scope, identify changes and variations, manage RFIs and provide technical input to minimise scope creep.
• Subcontractors & Procurement: Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, support procurement, assess performance and assist with claims and commercial matters.
• Programme & Quality: Monitor progress against programme, coordinate works and interfaces, and ensure construction meets project quality requirements.
• Cost, Risk & Project Controls: Monitor costs, quantities and progress, identify risks and opportunities, maintain project records and support forecasting and reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, coordinate meetings and maintain clear project communication.
• Project Support: Provide technical and project management support to the Project Manager and contribute to the successful delivery of the project.

To value-add, it's important you have a proactive "can do" attitude and look to take the initiative to get involved with ad-hoc tasks and proactively seek additional work. If you have the capacity and capability, this is the sort of role that will grow with you and continue to challenge you.

Competencies we're seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or project/construction management.
• 5+ years relevant construction project delivery experience; civil and/or building projects.
• Have a sound understanding of typical construction specifications used in the Australian construction industry.
• Valid Driver's license.

What's in it for you:

• Generous leave policies to support wellbeing, and industry leading paid parental leave.
• A competitive remuneration package, with potential for further career progression into project management.
• Access to employee assistance program for employees and families.

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we look forward to hearing from you soon.