Company description:
This is Symal.
Symal is a trusted partner in the building and construction industry.
We're an evolving and cohesive group of businesses offering fully integrated civil solutions across diverse sectors. Our group capabilities include self-performing civil infrastructure on large multi-million projects, plant and equipment hire, an Indigenous contractor, a waste resource and recovery business, and commercial, industrial and retail property development.
Together, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow.
Job description:
Make it yours
Experience the excitement of building your career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.
Who we are
We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.
We innovate with intent - problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other - that's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.
It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.
The role:
Symal Infrastructure NSW have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to join the business, initially based on the Wollombi Road Upgrade Project in Cessnock, NSW.
The Wollombi Road Project includes a 2.9km upgrade of Wollombi Road between Abbotsford Street, Bellbird and West Avenue, Cessnock as well as a new intersection at Bellbird North, and is essential to accommodate current and forecasted traffic growth and to alleviate congestion in the area.
Symal are delivering high-quality infrastructure works including new traffic signals, signalised pedestrian crossings and improvements to street lighting, footpaths, stormwater and kerb and gutter.
Due to location, DIDO and LAFHA available for those eligible.
Your everyday:
As a Site Engineer you will support the delivery of construction by coordinating technical aspects of site operations, support cost tracking, reporting and continuous improvement across project delivery.
Working closely with your team and Project Manager, you will oversee quality assurance, manage subcontractor activities, and contribute to safety and environmental compliance.
* Coordinating day to day activities and acting as a point of escalation for critical and non-critical events
* Managing subcontractor packages of works including on site coordination between work fronts and different disciplines
* Coordinate material delivery, tracking and reporting
* Undertaking quality inspections and review of works including ITP completion
* Tracking of daily progress and productivity and reporting
* Provide input to program for both completed activities and look ahead.
Who are you?
* Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction or similar
* More than 4 years of delivery experience working in a site-based role in Construction, preferably on a road, rail, or major infrastructure project
* Experience delivering Civil scopes with technical knowledge around design, planning and construction methods
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, sub-contractors and site staff
* Proven experience maintaining documentation and systems for Quality, Safety and Environment
* Proven experience in tracking daily progress, productivity, reporting and planning 4+ week lookahead
* Commitment to Health and Safety protocols
* Ability to travel to and work from Cessnock, approx. 1.5 hours from Newcastle, NSW
* Valid driver's license and reliable mode of transport
* Passion for developing your career with Symal and be mentored by industry experts
A career with us
At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.
There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.
* Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
* Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
* Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
* Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.
Diversity of thought fuels our progress
Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.