NB: This job ad is for a VIE. To apply, you must be a European citizen aged 18–28, fluent in English, a graduate, with no prior VIE or work experience in the host country.

If you’re not eligible, feel free to explore other opportunities on our Careers page.

Looking for a unique international experience with a top local construction leader?

Get to know our Australian subsidiary, Seymour Whyte, through the VIE program.

Let’s build better—together. Join us now.

Seymour Whyte is a leading Australian civil engineering company known for delivering complex and innovative projects that navigate challenging staging, engineering, environmental conditions, logistical constraints, and stakeholder impacts.

Its areas of expertise include roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, and water & wastewater infrastructure, tackling both urban and regional challenges. 

We are looking for a Construction Project Engineer V.I.E. F/M who will be excited to work on different projects in Canberra.

Does it feel like a position you would be ready to take on? Keep reading! 

What can you expect as a Construction Project Engineer @Seymour Whyte?

As part of the Seymour Whyte teams, you will play a key role in supervising a specific worksite area while working closely with construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and more.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Project Delivery & Technical Support

• Track and report daily productivity.
• Support cost control, estimating, and programme updates.
• Manage work teams in the field.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Undertake all HSEQ responsibilities as defined in the Project’s Management Plans
• Escalate any risks affecting safety, timelines, or costs.
• Monitor and ensure construction quality in line with method statements and ITPs.

Commercial & Procurement Activities

• Verify subcontractor claims and variations.
• Support procurement activities and follow governance and finance processes.

Compliance, Competency & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain required competencies through regular LMS updates.
• Comply with all SWC policies, procedures, and training.
• Keep knowledge current on legislation, standards, and industry practices.

What about you?

You’ll be a great fit if: 

• You’re looking for a role that mixes fieldwork with project coordination, and you’re eager to get hands-on experience in construction.
• You hold a master’s degree in civil engineering or construction and have initial experience in roadworks or civil engineering projects, giving you solid site knowledge that will help you integrate effectively on a technical level.
• You make Health & Safety a priority. You follow the rules and actively contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for everyone.
• You’re comfortable using digital tools, especially Excel, and you can support planning tasks such as updating short-term schedules or reviewing project programs.
• You bring an analytical, detail-oriented mindset and feel confident navigating basic contractual procedures and working with different stakeholders.
• You’re comfortable with the fast pace and direct communication of construction sites, and your can-do attitude helps you face challenges head-on.
• You’ve got strong interpersonal skills and enjoy being part of a team. Your curiosity and openness make it easy for you to adapt and integrate quickly.
• You speak fluent English and feel confident communicating in any context—on site, in meetings, or day-to-day—and you're excited about the opportunity to live and work in Australia, making the most of everything it has to offer.
• You have your driver’s license, and you’re ready to move between sites if needed.

Next steps? 

If you like what you’re reading and feel you could be up for the task, let’s meet!

We’ll have a first quick phone encounter to ensure we are aligned on what you’re looking for and what we can offer, before exploring these elements further during a second Teams meeting.

If we are still in step, it will be time for you to meet HR and operational members from Seymour Whyte.

Welcome aboard!