Be involved in significant construction and infrastructure projects that create lasting benefits for local communities and stakeholders.
Accelerate Your Career
Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction delivery and completion, while working closely with experienced multidisciplinary teams across Australia and the Pacific.
Take Ownership
This isn't a narrow site-based engineering role. You'll be a key technical leader on project sites, influencing engineering outcomes, quality standards, construction methodologies, and stakeholder engagement.
Job Description
Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Project Civil Engineer plays a critical role in the planning, design, delivery, and oversight of civil works across construction projects in Honiara. You'll work closely with project teams, subcontractors, stakeholders, and Australian-based engineering specialists to ensure all civil works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
The role combines design coordination, technical leadership, construction supervision, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving in a fast-paced project environment.
Coordinate with Australian-based engineering teams to develop civil designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Support feasibility assessments and engineering reviews for proposed construction activities.
Contribute to practical, cost-effective, and sustainable engineering solutions.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure civil works integrate effectively with broader project requirements.
Construction Delivery
Supervise and oversee civil construction activities on site.
Manage subcontractors and site personnel to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
Monitor progress, productivity, schedules, and project budgets.
Coordinate material selection, testing, procurement, and quality control activities.
Act as the primary civil engineering adviser for site-based construction teams.
Engineering Analysis & Problem Solving
Assess structural performance and engineering suitability of civil works.
Identify project risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
Design and review works considering local environmental conditions, including severe weather events, seismic activity, flooding, and long-term durability requirements.
Promote sustainable construction practices and minimise environmental impacts where practical.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
Implement robust quality assurance and quality control processes.
Maintain accurate engineering records, change management documentation, and project reporting.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, Australian standards, local regulations, and client requirements.
Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with project managers, subcontractors, consultants, and technical specialists.
Provide technical guidance and engineering advice to project teams.
Engage professionally with government representatives, client stakeholders, and external partners.
Support project success through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You'll be an experienced construction or project engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, leading site-based delivery teams, and taking ownership of outcomes.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum 5 years' experience in civil engineering, ideally within construction project environments.
Strong experience in site-based construction delivery and contractor management.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
Technical Skills
Experience with:
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SAP2000, or equivalent engineering software.
Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Project management systems such as Procore, Primavera, or Microsoft Project.
Construction materials, engineering principles, and industry best practice.
Join CC Pines
If you're looking for an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, gain valuable international experience, and help deliver infrastructure that leaves a lasting positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.
CC Pines is committed to building diverse, high-performing teams and encourages applications from individuals with the skills, experience, and mindset to help us deliver exceptional outcomes across the Pacific.
