Telco Site Project Engineer

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Telco Onsite Project Engineer to join a major telecommunications infrastructure rollout program delivering critical network projects across Australia.

This role offers a unique blend of field engineering, project delivery, stakeholder management, and site coordination. You will be responsible for overseeing on-site activities, managing contractors, supporting technical delivery, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to a high standard.

If you enjoy being close to the action and playing a key role in large-scale infrastructure deployments, we'd like to hear from you.

Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous experience delivering telecommunications or network infrastructure projects.

Strong background in site-based engineering, deployment, or rollout programs.

Experience managing contractors and coordinating field teams.

Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and project delivery environments.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

Strong reporting, documentation, and organisational skills.

Willingness to travel interstate and regionally when required

Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Site Coordination

Coordinate and oversee site-based project activities.

Manage installation, commissioning, testing, and deployment works.

Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with scope, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.

Coordinate subcontractors, technicians, and third-party vendors.

Support project planning, scheduling, and reporting activities.

Technical Support

Provide on-site technical guidance and engineering support.

Assist with testing, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting activities.

Support issue resolution and technical escalations.

Verify completed works meet project and engineering requirements.

Safety & Compliance

Promote a strong safety-first culture across all project sites.

Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, permits, and legislative requirements.

Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor compliance.

Support risk assessments and mitigation planning.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate project records and site documentation.

Prepare progress reports, site updates, and project status reports.

Ensure as-built documentation and project handover materials are completed.

Track project risks, issues, and action items.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the key on-site liaison between project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Facilitate effective communication across technical and delivery teams.

Build strong working relationships to support successful project outcomes

Desirable Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Working at Heights and First Aid certifications.

Experience working within large-scale infrastructure, telecommunications, or technology deployment programs.

What's On Offer

12-month contract with strong extension potential.

Opportunity to work on high-profile national infrastructure projects.

Diverse and challenging project environment.

Collaborative and supportive team culture.

* Competitive contract rates.

Apply now if you're a hands-on engineering professional looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of major telecommunications rollout projects across Australia.