At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage large-scale civil construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
- Company: Join Shadforths, a leading family-owned civil contractor with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy long-term project stability, career progression, wellness programs, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Local work with opportunities for growth into senior roles and a company vehicle provided.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on landmark projects while advancing your career in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, strong leadership, and stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Site and Project Engineers to play an integral role in delivering a major $70M residential subdivision project, overseeing large-scale civil construction works across earthworks, roadworks, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
You will be joining a high-performing team delivering one of the region’s landmark subdivision developments, with long-term project stability and future opportunities across a strong pipeline of subdivision and infrastructure works. Shadforth offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to progress into Senior Project Engineering and leadership roles as you establish yourself within the business.
About You
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience delivering residential subdivision and large-scale civil infrastructure projects. You will bring a solid background in bulk earthworks, services, pavements, and road construction, along with the ability to manage project performance, subcontractors, and client relationships within a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee project planning, programming and daily delivery activities to ensure project milestones are achieved
- Coordinate and manage large-scale subdivision works including earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities and associated infrastructure
- Ensure project compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, specifications and quality requirements
- Monitor project budgets, monthly cost forecasting and financial performance
- Manage subcontractors, procurement and project resources to achieve delivery outcomes
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Drive safety, environmental and quality outcomes across the project
- Support and mentor site teams while contributing to a positive project culture
What’s in it for You?
- Long-Term Project Stability | Secure your future on a major $70M residential subdivision project with ongoing pipeline opportunities
- Career Progression | Clear pathways into Senior Project Engineering and leadership roles
- Local Work | Enjoy the benefit of returning home each night with projects based locally
- Job Stability | Join one of Queensland’s leading civil contractors with continued growth across subdivisions and infrastructure
- Supportive Team Environment | Work alongside experienced leaders and high-performing project teams
- Wellness Programs | Access to health, wellness and employee support initiatives
- Diversity & Inclusion | A workplace committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture
- Company Vehicle + Fuel Card provided
About Us
Shadforth are one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies, originating on the Sunshine Coast over 50 years ago. We have built a strong reputation across Queensland and Northern New South Wales delivering residential and commercial subdivisions, major roadworks, and civil infrastructure projects that help shape communities.
Site and Project Engineers in Hervey Bay employer: Shadforths Civil Contractors
Shadforths Civil Contractors is an outstanding employer, offering a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. With a focus on local work, you can enjoy the comfort of being home every night while benefiting from career growth opportunities and wellness programs tailored to enhance your wellbeing. Join us to be part of a stable workforce with a continuous pipeline of projects and experienced leaders dedicated to guiding your professional journey.
Contact Details:
Shadforths Civil Contractors Recruitment Team
