As a Project Engineer - Civil, you will support the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects across New South Wales, with involvement across both pre-contracts and project delivery phases. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will assist with tendering, planning, procurement, scheduling, and on-site execution to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, operating across Australia and New Zealand with over 1,200 employees. Our reputation is built on integrity, strong relationships and delivering certainty for our customers.

About the Role

Reporting to the Site Manager and Project Managers, you will support both pre-contract and project delivery activities across a range of civil projects. This will include assisting with tender submissions, project planning, procurement, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and on-site delivery. You will work closely with subcontractors and site crews to achieve strong safety, quality, and program outcomes while ensuring works are delivered in line with project requirements. Primarily based from our Alexandria office, the role will also involve site-based work across NSW project locations as required.

What You’ll Do

• Technical Support & Coordination: Support engineering and site teams while coordinating subcontractors and suppliers across pre-contract and delivery phases.
• Project & Financial Management: Assist with project budgets, schedules, forecasting, progress claims, and variations to support successful project delivery.
• Procurement & Contracts: Support procurement, tendering, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration activities.
• Safety, Risk & Quality: Promote a strong safety-first culture while supporting project quality, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare RFIs, technical documentation, progress reports, and other project records in line with project requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience across pre-contracts and project delivery within the civil construction or engineering sector.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Experience in project coordination, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, and cost control.
• Understanding of Australian civil engineering standards, site safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Proficiency in project management and project delivery platforms such as InEight, Aconex, Procore, or similar systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Current White Card and Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to obtain Defence clearance and other project-specific clearances where required.

What Will Set You Apart:

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Experience working in fast-paced, site-based project environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong drive, initiative, and ability to adapt to changing project demands.

Why Join McMahon Services?

We offer a supportive, high-performance environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions are recognised. You'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary, benefits and career growth opportunities.
• Long-term, stable employment with a leading national contractor.
• The opportunity to work on diverse, challenging and rewarding projects.
• Strong safety-first culture and operational support.

Ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a great team? Apply now to join the McMahon Services team!

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

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