Site Engineer - Water and Wastewater

Alder Group

Job Overview

Location

Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Construction & Real Estate

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

June 19, 2026

About the Company

Alder Group is a well-established engineering and construction firm with over 23 years of experience, dedicated to delivering building, civil, and infrastructure projects. They pride themselves on bringing engineering and construction teams together under one roof to achieve outstanding results. The company boasts a diverse portfolio, successfully completing projects across various sectors including infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, health, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing, and community. Alder Group emphasizes high-quality, cost-effective, and safe project execution, driven by a strong team culture. Their core values of TEAMWORK, PARTNERSHIPS, INTEGRITY, and PRIDE are central to their operations and client relationships. They offer a supportive environment with strong leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and exposure to award-winning projects.

Job Description

Alder Group is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to lead high-impact Water and Wastewater infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland and Northern Rivers NSW.

This role is crucial for the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring paramount focus on safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction. You will be responsible for fostering a positive team environment, conducting regular HSEQ inspections, and representing Alder Group professionally with all stakeholders.

Key duties include reviewing project documentation to identify risks, managing strict cost control and financial reporting, developing detailed project programs, and building strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. You will also oversee subcontractor performance, manage head contract claims, and prepare monthly project reports for senior management.

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Required Skills

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementWater and Wastewater ProjectsHSEQ ManagementCost ControlStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipDigital ProficiencyCommercial Awareness

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain a positive, proactive environment for staff and subcontractors
Lead regular HSEQ inspections and promote a strong safety culture
Represent Alder professionally with clients, partners, and stakeholders
Review project documentation early to identify risks, defects, or potential delays
Manage strict cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
Develop and maintain detailed project programs (short and long term)
Support the estimating team with tender inputs as required
Build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Review and contribute to subcontractor scopes, programs, and documentation
Thoroughly review drawings, specifications, and technical documents throughout the project lifecycle
Organise and chair project start-up meetings and coordinate internal support teams
Identify, monitor, and manage key project risks
Ensure subcontractor performance aligns with project requirements and specifications
Deliver projects within agreed timeframes, budgets, and contractual obligations
Manage head contract claims, variations, extensions of time, and progress matters
Prepare monthly project reports for Senior Management
Approve invoicing within delegated authority limits
Oversee project close-out, commissioning, and final contract completion

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related discipline (highly desirable)
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager in Civil & Infrastructure
Experience in Water and Wastewater projects is highly advantageous
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead, motivate, and support project teams
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
High level of digital proficiency
Strong commercial awareness and commitment to meeting time and financial targets

Benefits & Perks

A competitive and generous remuneration package
A supportive team culture with strong leadership
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Exposure to diverse, award-winning projects

How to Apply

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The Australian civil infrastructure sector is experiencing robust growth, particularly in water and wastewater management. This role is pivotal in driving the successful delivery of critical water and wastewater projects across Southeast Queensland and Northern Rivers NSW. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects meet stringent safety, quality, and financial benchmarks, directly impacting the region's infrastructure development and public health. Key technical areas include HSEQ management, cost control, project programming, and stakeholder engagement. Your leadership will significantly influence project ROI and the successful expansion of Alder Group's civil and infrastructure portfolio.