Project Engineer - Fit Out
- Coordinate commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion, working alongside Project Managers and site teams.
- Manage procurement, subcontractors, design coordination, cost control, variations, progress claims, programming and project coordination.
- Bring construction experience and strong commercial, communication and organisational skills, with ambition to progress towards Project Management.
Project Engineer | Commercial Fit Out & Refurbishment | Sydney
Your new company
An established and highly regarded commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor with a strong presence across the Sydney market. They deliver a diverse range of projects, from smaller fast-paced fit-outs through to major refurbishment projects valued up to $40M, with the majority sitting between $1M and $15M.The business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, staff retention and internal career progression. With an experienced leadership team and plenty of support around you, this is a great opportunity to join a business where you can develop long term rather than simply move from project to project.Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator ready to step up into a Project Engineer position. Equally, they would consider an existing Project Engineer looking to make a sideways move into a business offering stronger progression and exposure.Working alongside experienced Project Managers and site teams, you will be involved across the full delivery of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, including:
- Assisting with projects from pre-construction through to completion
- Procurement and subcontractor management
- Design coordination and resolving technical issues
- Cost control, variations and progress claims
- Programming and project coordination
- Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors
- Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Manager
- Supporting the overall commercial and operational delivery of projects
What you'll need to succeed
Experience as a Contract Administrator, Senior Contract Administrator or Project EngineerStrong construction knowledge with experience across commercial fit-out, refurbishment or similar building projectsConfidence dealing with subcontractors, consultants and clientsGood commercial understanding alongside strong coordination skillsExcellent communication and organisationAmbition to develop your career and take on greater project responsibilityA construction-related degree would be beneficialAbove all, they are looking for someone who is driven, switched on and ready to take the next step.What you'll get in return
- A genuine opportunity to step up from CA/Senior CA into a Project Engineer role
- Exposure to commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects ranging from $1M to $40M
- Work across a variety of projects rather than being pigeonholed into one sector or project type
- Strong support from experienced Project Managers and senior leadership
- Clear long-term career progression towards Project Management
- Join a business with excellent staff retention
- A supportive team environment where people are encouraged to develop internally
- Strong pipeline of upcoming work across Sydney
- Opportunity to build both your commercial and project delivery experience
What you need to do now
If you are a CA or Senior CA looking for that next step, or an existing Project Engineer looking for a stronger platform for your career, this could be an excellent move. Please send your CV to georgie.gilmour@hays.com.au,or call me on 0490437182
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