Project Engineer - Civil

Project Engineer – Civil

Perfect Contracting is seeking a capable and motivated Civil Project Engineer to join our growing project delivery team in Sydney.

This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer who wants to be involved in practical, hands-on civil, demolition, remediation, and construction-related works, supporting the successful delivery of complex projects across Sydney.

At Perfect Contracting, we are known for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes across demolition, civil works, remediation, structural alterations, concrete cutting, and construction support services. We work with tier-one builders, government clients, commercial contractors, and major project stakeholders, and we are looking for someone who can bring strong technical, coordination, and communication skills to our team.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer – Civil, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil and construction projects from pre-start through to completion. You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, supervisors, subcontractors, clients, engineers, and internal teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to specification.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the action, understands site realities, and can balance engineering detail with practical project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, programming, and coordinating civil works across multiple project stages.

• Support Project Managers with project delivery, documentation, cost tracking, procurement, and reporting.

• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and technical requirements.

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams.

• Prepare and manage RFIs, ITPs, SWMS, quality records, site documentation, and project correspondence.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and assist with resolving site and technical issues.

• Support safety, quality, environmental, and compliance requirements across all works.

• Assist with variations, claims, progress reports, and project close-out documentation.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, engineers, supervisors, and site teams.

• Promote Perfect Contracting’s values of Safety, Positivity, and Care in daily project delivery.

About You

You are organised, commercially aware, technically capable, and confident working with both office-based project teams and site crews. You can communicate clearly, follow through on commitments, and keep projects moving in a busy construction environment.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, or similar role within civil construction, demolition, remediation, infrastructure, or building-related works.

• Strong understanding of construction methodology, site coordination, and project documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

• Good knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, and compliance requirements.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Good attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/document control systems.

• A valid driver licence.

• White Card.

Experience with demolition, remediation, structural works, concrete works, or complex construction environments will be highly regarded.

Why Join Perfect Contracting?

• Work with a respected Sydney-based contractor delivering diverse and technically interesting projects.

• Be part of a business with strong values, a safety-first culture, and a practical project delivery mindset.

• Gain exposure to civil, demolition, remediation, and construction support works across a wide range of sectors.

• Work closely with experienced project leaders and site teams.

• Opportunity to grow your career within a company that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Supportive team culture built around Safety, Positivity, and Care.

The Ideal Fit

This role is best suited to someone who is not afraid to be hands-on, ask questions, solve problems, and take ownership. You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment where priorities can shift and communication is critical.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your engineering and project delivery capability while contributing to real construction outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your project experience and why you are interested in joining Perfect Contracting.

Email: *****@perfectcontracting.com.au

Perfect Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We value safety, professionalism, teamwork, and respect across our workforce.