Project Engineer

Project Engineer

SHAPE Australia

Location: Sydney NSW Work Type: Full-time Work Setting: Onsite

SHAPE Sydney, our largest team and national head office, comprises over 180 professionals dedicated to construction excellence within Australia's most dynamic market. As an ASX-listed entity with over 36 years of experience, we are recognised for our expertise in fitout and refurbishment, alongside growing capabilities in facade remediation, design and construction, and new build projects. We deliver agile, responsive solutions across commercial, hotels and hospitality, data centres, education, aged care, transport, and defence sectors. With an NPS of 97, our reputation is built on unwavering safety standards, meticulous attention to detail, industry-leading customer service, and the ability to operate unobtrusively in active environments.

As a Project Engineer within our Sydney team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting project delivery from the planning stages through to completion. Collaborating closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors, and consultants, you will contribute to the smooth operation of documentation, programming, commercial activities, and site coordination. This role presents a significant opportunity to enhance your skills in project delivery, commercial management, and stakeholder coordination, while gaining exposure to complex and engaging projects. You will be supported by SHAPE’s experienced leadership, robust systems, and a collaborative team environment, providing a platform to learn, contribute, and witness the realisation of your work on each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, meeting minutes, and drawing registers.
• Create and update construction programmes using MS Project.
• Support subcontractor administration, encompassing variations and contract documentation.
• Process subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Assist with cost reporting and cashflow forecasting.
• Maintain clear communication channels with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Update project progress within SHAPE Project Delivery Systems, including JOBPAC and Procore.

What You Will Bring:

You will bring enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to project delivery. You will thrive in a team setting, maintain organisation, and identify practical solutions to navigate shifting priorities. Essential attributes include:

• A trade qualification or a tertiary building degree/diploma.
• Experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Engineer, or similar role within the building industry.
• A strong understanding of head contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Confidence in interpreting specifications and drawings for accuracy and buildability.
• An understanding of project methodology, programming, and cost reporting.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic delivery environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with project teams.

Why SHAPE is a Great Place to Work:

Our ambition is to be ‘the place where everyone wants to work’. At SHAPE, you will benefit from:

• A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and the Australian Financial Review.
• Five additional paid leave days annually.
• An ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ to align with your work/life needs.
• Competitive salary and profit-share potential, up to 15% of your salary.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.
• Personalised parental leave benefits.
• Regular social events to foster connections with colleagues, subcontractors, and clients.

Help Shape What’s Next!

For more information, please visit www.shape.com.au/careers. Alternatively, you may proceed directly to Apply.

*Note to agencies: We have established preferred recruitment partners and are unable to accept speculative enquiries.*