At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team on a $40M civil project, overseeing engineering and delivery.
- Company: Join a respected mid-tier contractor known for complex infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, camp accommodation, and a family-friendly 2/1 roster.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic remote work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major civil projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in civil engineering with proven project delivery experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a leading mid-tier civil contractor delivering some of Queensland's most complex infrastructure projects across roads, bridges, rail and renewable energy. With a strong pipeline of work and significant recent project wins across Regional Queensland and South East Queensland, the business is continuing to grow from strength to strength.
They have recently commenced a $40M civil package as part of a major Energy Upgrade, located approximately 3 hours from Brisbane, and are now looking for a Senior Project Engineer to take a key leadership role in delivering the project over the next 12-15 months.
The Opportunity
This is a genuine opportunity to lead from the front and make your mark on a complex project from the early stages of delivery through to completion. You will lead a team of:
- 2 x Project Engineers
- 3 x Site Engineers
Working closely with the Project Manager and broader delivery team, you will take ownership of the engineering function across the project and be responsible for the successful delivery of your packages. The scope includes:
- Roads and bulk earthworks
- Stormwater Drainage
- Concrete works
- General civil infrastructure
You will be involved across the full spectrum of Senior Project Engineering responsibilities, including project planning, programming, cost control, subcontractor management, procurement, design coordination, quality, safety and technical delivery.
Ideal Candidate
Ideally, you'll have:
- A Civil Engineering degree
- 8+ years' post-graduate experience
- Proven experience delivering complex civil projects
- Experience working for a mid-tier civil contractor
- A strong background in self-performed civil construction
- Experience across roads, drainage, concrete and/or bulk earthworks
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor engineering teams
- Excellent commercial and project management capability
- A hands-on approach to engineering and project delivery
- The drive and commitment to work in a remote project environment
The project operates on a family-friendly 2/1 DIDO roster and is expected to run for the next 12-15 months. This role will suit someone who is genuinely committed to working the 2/1 roster for the duration of the project and enjoys the challenge of working on complex projects in a remote environment. Camp-style accommodation is provided, with all accommodation costs covered by the client.
Benefits
- Take a senior leadership position on a $40M complex civil package
- Lead and develop a team of 5 Engineers
- Work for a growing and highly regarded mid-tier contractor
- Gain exposure to a major Energy Upgrade project
- Take ownership of significant project packages
- Work on a project with a 12-15 month pipeline
- Enjoy a family-friendly 2/1 roster
- Have accommodation and associated camp costs covered
If you're a Senior Project Engineer who is passionate about engineering, enjoys leading teams and wants the opportunity to make a genuine impact on a major project, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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