At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage engineering functions on-site for a major healthcare project in Cairns.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on delivering mechanical services in healthcare.
- Benefits: Permanent role with strong project exposure and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Immediate hire for candidates passionate about HVAC and critical infrastructure.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering qualification and site-based delivery experience required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Site Engineer (Mechanical Services / HVAC) | Cairns, QLD (On-site)Site Engineer
Opportunity for a permanent position on a major healthcare project in Cairns (site-based). We're open to candidates who are local or willing to relocate.
The Opportunity Join a delivery-focused project team responsible for the successful execution of a large-scale mechanical services package.
This role suits a technically strong Site Engineer who can manage the day-to-day engineering function on site and drive outcomes across quality, programme, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage design coordination and support the delivery team with engineering input
- Raise and track RFIs, technical queries, and submittals
- Support procurement planning and package tracking
- Coordinate with subcontractors, supervisors, and commissioning teams
- Provide technical oversight across installation methodologies including:
- Chilled water and heating hot water
- Ventilation systems
- BMS interfaces
- Medical support systems and associated services
- Maintain strong focus on QA/compliance, documentation, and site reporting
- Proactively identify and resolve construction/design issues
- Communicate effectively with consultants, builders, and client reps
About You
- Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
- Proven site-based delivery experience across HVAC / mechanical services projects
- Healthcare project experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of mechanical services installation and commissioning processes
- Confident stakeholder management and clear communication style
- Experience in live hospital environments or other critical infrastructure (highly regarded)
- What's On Offer
- Permanent role on a major project in Cairns
- Immediate/urgent hire
- Strong project exposure in the healthcare sector
- Supportive team environment with clear deliverables and scope
Site Engineer in Cairns employer: Fetch Recruitment
Join a leading civil infrastructure contractor in Mornington, VIC, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and employee development, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement. With a focus on innovative solutions and a commitment to excellence, we provide a rewarding environment for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the civil engineering field.
