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Your new company One of Canberra's most iconic commercial builders is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the delivery team on a landmark $100M+ Commercial D&C Project. Your new role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery team to ensure critical project milestones are achieved. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Lead subcontractor package development during the ECI phase, driving buildability, quality, and design outcomes. Partner with the Commercial Team to tender, procure, and onboard key subcontractors for project delivery. Coordinate consultants and subcontractors to resolve design issues, manage RFIs, and review shop drawings. Provide technical leadership throughout construction, ensuring compliance with project specifications, NCC, and Australian Standards. Manage procurement schedules, material deliveries, and trade coordination to keep works on programme. Maintain project quality and documentation, including ITPs, QA records, progress reporting, and site correspondence. Support commercial outcomes through progress claims, variation management, and subcontractor performance monitoring. What you'll need to succeed Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer on commercial projects built form projects Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and technical drawings Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams Working knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC, and WHS regulations Proficiency in construction software such as Procore, Aconex, or similar platforms What you'll get in return Exposure to complex construction methodologies Support for professional growth, including mentoring from seasoned project managers. Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers, fostering transparency and trust. Salary between $140/ $185K pending on experience. Monday to Friday Roster What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, alternatively please don't hesitate to reach out to Will Ballam on 02 6112 7655 or wball@hays.com.au for more information. All enquiries are held in the strictest confidence.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.