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Project Engineer (Building, Trades & Works)

Melbourne, Australian Capital Territory💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-02 → 2026-10-04
Based in AustraliaCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Coordinate subcontractors and manage building work packages for Defence infrastructure upgrades and new facilities.

Role type

Senior Project Engineer (Building & Trades)

Builds

Defence accommodation, training facilities, building refurbishments, and major infrastructure services.

Domain

Construction / Defence Infrastructure

Required skills

Engineering degree, 5+ years construction project experience, subcontractor management, cost/quality/programme monitoring, technical problem solving, compliance management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Defence infrastructure experience, commercial building projects, residential developments, education facilities, health projects, fitout programs, trades/finishing, facades/roofing, precast/structural works, commissioning (via careerplan.io/jobs/01d50b64-1097-4210-96c1-1a4807f08566-project-engineer-building-trades-works-at-cpb)

Technologies

Construction management software, project scheduling tools

Responsibilities

Coordinate subcontractors and site teams, manage building work packages from planning to completion, monitor cost and programme performance, resolve engineering issues, ensure compliance with specifications, drive safety culture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities