At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage multiple civil construction projects and take ownership of engineering outcomes.
- Company: Growing mid-tier civil contractor with a strong reputation in SE QLD.
- Benefits: Long-term job security, career progression, and exposure to diverse projects.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for autonomy and decision-making.
- Why this job: Gain real project accountability and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 3+ years' experience in civil construction.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
A leading mid-tier civil contractor is continuing to grow across Southeast Queensland and is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team and support the delivery of multiple projects across Brisbane's Northside. With a strong reputation for delivering complex civil projects across roads, bridges, rail and renewable energy, the business has secured a healthy pipeline of work and is continuing to expand its presence across the QLD market.
With several live projects across Brisbane's Northside — including bridge construction, pipeline installation and car park upgrades — this is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer who wants variety, autonomy and a clear pathway into a Senior Project Engineer position.
The Opportunity
- Working across 2-3 projects simultaneously, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day engineering requirements across a variety of civil construction packages.
- You'll work closely with experienced Senior Engineers and Project Managers, giving you the support and mentorship required to develop your technical and commercial capabilities while being trusted with genuine project responsibility.
- The role will include:
- Day-to-day Project Engineering responsibilities across multiple projects
- Supporting the delivery of complex civil construction works
- Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
- Procurement, programming and planning
- Cost tracking and project reporting
- QA, ITPs, inspections and technical documentation
- Design coordination and resolving technical issues
- Managing RFIs, variations and project correspondence
- Supporting project delivery from planning through to completion
- Working closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers and Supervisors
- Taking ownership of engineering outcomes and driving projects forward
About You
- We're looking to speak with qualified Civil Engineers with 3+ years' post-graduate experience who have a proven background in delivering civil construction projects.
- Ideally, you'll have experience working for a mid-tier contractor that self-performs its works and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced construction environment where engineers are expected to take ownership and make decisions.
- You’ll ideally have:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 3+ years' post-graduate civil construction experience
- Proven experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects
- Strong technical and commercial understanding
- Experience working closely with subcontractors and site teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously
- Ambition to progress into a Senior Project Engineer position
The business is growing significantly across SE QLD, and this role has been created to support that growth.
You’ll get:
- Long-term job security with a growing contractor
- Exposure to multiple challenging civil projects
- The opportunity to work across 2-3 projects
- Strong support from experienced Senior Engineers and Project Managers
- Clear career progression into a Senior Project Engineer role
- Genuine autonomy and ownership over your projects
- The opportunity to make decisions and have real project accountability
- A varied workload across bridges, pipelines, roads and civil infrastructure
- The chance to join a business with a strong pipeline of work across SE QLD
If you're a Project Engineer looking for your next step with a contractor that can offer genuine progression, project variety and long-term opportunity, this is a role worth exploring.
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