Perfect role for an Site Engineer who is looking to build depth, variety and long-term career progression within our Road Asset Maintenance Contract team (two roles available).
The role delivers vital road construction and maintenance works across South Coast Queensland region, is hands-on offering exposure to a wide variety of road rehabilitation, pavement, intersection and safety upgrade projects.
What’s on Offer
- $110k plus TFR (includes super) dependent on skillset and experience plus tool of trade vehicle
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team where everyone matters
- Ventia – top 40 finalist in the 2026 Australasia Inspiring Workplaces
- Work locally on a variety of projects and exposure to tendering and design reviews
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
- Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Role
Reporting to the Asset Works Manager you will play a key role in delivery of road construction and maintenance, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with supervisors, subcontractors and TMR stakeholders, taking ownership of day-to-day site activities, project coordination and engineering compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate site activities including subcontractors, resources and materials
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ and contractual requirements
- Prepare and manage two-week lookahead programs and long term works planning
- Support cost tracking, forecasting and monthly project reporting
- Assist with contractor claims, certifications, and head contract claims
- Conduct site inspections, audits and quality assurance activities
- Liaise with TMR representatives, stakeholders and the local community
- Support constructability reviews, design inputs and scope development
Required Skills and Experience
You are practical, motivated, enjoy working in live environments and collaborating with site teams. Must be comfortable taking ownership, communicating clearly and balancing safety, quality and delivery outcomes.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or related
- Current drivers licence and construction white card
- Roadworks and pavement construction experience
- Strong understanding of QA, LOT, NCR and RFI processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong planning, time management and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (CivilPro – highly regarded)
- Flexibility to work nights (very rare)
It would also be great if you have TMR project experience and Traffic Management or Traffic Design exposure and experience across both capital works and maintenance projects.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 166669
