Site Engineer

This Canberra based Site Engineer role is part of the Design and Construct upgrade of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre, a critical piece of infrastructure supporting Canberra and the surrounding region. Working with ICON Water alongside Vinci Grande Projects and Beca, you’ll be on the ground helping modernise waste handling systems and future-proof the plant for growth and changing environmental standards. You’ll play a key role in turning complex design into safe, high-quality construction that will serve the ACT for decades.

About the role:

• Provide on-site engineering support to deliver civil works safely and efficiently
• Manage quality through method statements, ITPs and inspections
• Track daily productivity and supporting programme planning and reporting
• Coordinate subcontractors and verifying progress claims and variations
• Support cost control, procurement and compliance with Seymour Whyte systems

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Experience working as a Site Engineer on civil construction projects
• Strong understanding of safety legislation, Australian Standards and quality systems
• Confidence producing short-term programmes and monitoring progress on site
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy site team

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Workplace banking benefits and everyday financial discounts.
• Birthday leave, recognising the importance of personal milestones.
• The option to purchase additional leave to support travel, study or life commitments.
• Travel benefits, along with retail, lifestyle and wellness discounts.

• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking

• Structured career pathways with opportunities for global mobility.
• Leadership development programs and one‑on‑one mentoring to support professional growth.
• Employee recognition and awards that acknowledge contribution and achievement.
• An employee share program, providing the opportunity to invest in the long‑term success of the business.

Seymour Whyte, together with Vinci Grande Projects and Beca, has been chosen by ICON Water to deliver the Design and Construct upgrade of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre - the ACT’s main wastewater treatment facility and the largest of its kind in inland Australia. This four-year project will modernise the plant’s waste handling systems, support future growth, and prepare for potential changes to air emission standards. Located near central Canberra, the upgrade will strengthen and future-proof critical infrastructure for the region.

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494774

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.