Project Engineer bei Fulton Hogan

Job Description

Project Engineer – Adelaide

Life at Fulton Hogan
At Fulton Hogan, we’re all about seizing opportunities, taking responsibility, and making things happen. We value courage, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and work collaboratively to explore safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of getting the job done in an ever-changing world. We never stand still—there are always new ways to do more and do better.

Why Join Us?

• Career Progression
  • Access tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programmes
  • Benefit from our partnerships with industry associations, including Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, and more
• Wellbeing & Flexibility
  • Explore flexible working arrangements where possible
  • Enjoy great benefits: corporate health and fitness programmes, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks’ paid primary carers parental leave, up to 10 days’ paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (including immediate family), and our Purchase Leave Policy for extra time off as needed
• Community & Purpose
  • We’re committed to strengthening and supporting the communities we live and work in—creating, connecting, and caring are more than just words to us
  • Partner with local and national community groups (including Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, Soldier On, Indigenous groups, and social enterprises)
  • Our work focuses on creating sustainable, positive change

What’s on Offer

We are expanding our construction team to deliver an exciting new project aimed at improving Variable Message Signs (VMS) across South Australia. We’re seeking two Project Engineers to play a key role in the supply and installation of VMS throughout metropolitan Adelaide—keeping road users and the public informed with real-time updates.

We’re looking for proactive individuals willing to work night shift, with opportunities for long-term career development in a business that genuinely prioritises its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vital support to the Senior Project Engineer across all project activities
• Manage and promote a strong safety (HSE) culture, ensuring full compliance and striving for best practice standards
• Support the Senior Project Engineer in labour planning and ensuring all site staff are fully inducted and trained
• Assist in planning and coordinating building projects from inception to completion
• Ensure projects meet budget, timeline, and quality requirements
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction activities
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, sub-contractors, and stakeholders to resolve any issues
• Prepare and review project documentation, such as subcontract agreements, ITPs, works methodologies
• Implement quality assurance and control procedures relevant to building construction
• Prepare detailed work plans, construction schedules, and cost estimates

About You

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented Project Engineer with a keen understanding of construction processes and a commitment to excellence. Ideally, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Proven experience in a Project Engineer role within civil construction
• Previous experience with piling and structural steel is highly regarded.
• The ability to provide oversight and mentorship to Site Engineers
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills (including with local authorities and community groups)
• Willingness to work night shift for an extended period

Due to the nature of this project, we specifically require people willing and able to work on a night shift roster for the foreseeable future. Remuneration and allowances can be discussed on an individual basis.

Our Values

Fulton Hogan’s values—Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude, and Leadership (REAL)—define us. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is listened to, cared for, celebrated, and respected.

For 90 years, Fulton Hogan’s 10,000+ strong team has delivered high-quality infrastructure, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand—every day and in all conditions.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.