Site Engineer / Cadet Engineer | Luxury High-Rise (25+ Floors) | Gold Coast
Position: Site Engineer (Open to Cadets & Graduates through to Experienced Site Engineers)
Sector: Commercial / High-Rise Residential
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
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About the Opportunity
Following the recent award of a flagship 25+ storey luxury residential tower on the Gold Coast, one of South East Queensland’s most respected Tier 2 builders is looking to expand its site team. Known for their exceptional team culture, top-tier systems, and a massive pipeline of high-profile projects, this builder offers the perfect environment to build your career.
This role is highly flexible: Whether you are a Cadet/Graduate looking to cut your teeth on a major high-rise, or an Experienced Site Engineer ready to hit the ground running and step toward a Project Engineer role, we want to hear from you. The position will be tailored to your current experience level, with structured mentoring provided by an industry-leading Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Engineer, you will be the crucial link between the design documentation and on-site delivery. Your day-to-day duties will include:
Site Coordination & Subcontractor Management: Assist in coordinating site activities, ensuring trades are working safely, to schedule, and in line with construction drawings.
Quality Assurance (QA) & Quality Control (QC): Conduct rigorous ITPs (Inspection Test Plans), pre-pour checks, and defect management to ensure the project meets luxury finishing standards.
Document Control: Manage RFIs (Requests for Information), site instructions, and ensure the latest revisions of drawings are distributed to subcontractors.
Package Support: Depending on your experience, you will assist in or take ownership of specific trade packages (e.g., structure, facade, services, or internal fit-out).
Safety & Compliance: Champion site safety, assisting with inductions, toolbox talks, and SWMS reviews.
Problem Solving: Identify on-site clashes or constructability issues early and work with the project team to find practical solutions.
About You
We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented professional who is eager to learn and grow within a high-performing site team.
Qualifications: Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or similar (Final year students/Cadets are highly encouraged to apply).
Experience: Ranging from 0 to 4 years in the commercial or multi-residential construction space. (Previous exposure to structural concrete, high-rise, or luxury residential is a bonus, but not essential for cadets).
Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret complex architectural and engineering plans.
Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with construction software such as Procore, Aconex, Bluebeam, or MS Project is advantageous.
Soft Skills: A proactive "can-do" attitude, excellent communication skills to liaise with rough-and-ready trades as well as corporate consultants, and a genuine hunger to build a long-term career in construction.
What’s on Offer
Unmatched Mentorship: Learn directly from highly experienced, top-tier trained construction professionals who are committed to your development.
Career Progression: Clear, structured pathways to fast-track you from Cadet to Site Engineer, and eventually to Project Engineer.
Landmark Project: Get a 25+ level luxury tower on your CV early in your career.
Tailored Salary: Highly competitive remuneration based strictly on your experience level
Lifestyle: Work on a secure, long-term project right on the beautiful Gold Coast.
How to Apply
Whether you are stepping onto a site for the first time or looking to elevate your site engineering career on a landmark project, we want to speak with you.
Click APPLY NOW or submit your CV to Tim Evans on tim.evans@randstad.com.au. For a confidential discussion about where you might fit into this team, call 0429 935 933.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
