Civil Project Engineer

John Holland Pty Ltd; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Career development programs

Iconic Australian projects

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to lead the delivery of civil and rail construction works on the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade Project. Based at Beerburrum, you will coordinate safety, design compliance and site activities to meet milestones, budget and quality targets.

The role requires a degree-qualified engineer with major infrastructure experience, strong planning, cost control and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with extensive major infrastructure project delivery ($10M+).
• Proven project engineer with site-based construction in complex civil environments.
• Strong planning, programming, cost control, risk management and commercial delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, design and contractual management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to targets.
• Strong communicator with stakeholder engagement, leadership and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safe and successful delivery of civil and rail construction works.
• Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management, environmental compliance, and QA.
• Drive construction progress by coordinating site activities and aligning with milestones.
• Support cost control, forecasting and budget management to maximise performance.
• Lead and manage subcontractors to achieve high safety, quality and productivity.
• Interpret complex engineering designs to facilitate delivery.
• Coordinate procurement and tender activities, engaging subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual and project requirements with accurate reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project reporting

Education

Degree-qualified engineer

Job description

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This major rail infrastructure program is designed to increase capacity, improve reliability and support the region’s long-term growth.

This complex, multi‑disciplinary project includes significant signalling, rail systems and interface works delivered in a live rail environment, requiring close collaboration with Queensland Rail, designers, certifiers and delivery partners.

Based at Beerburrum project site, this project offers exposure to a large-scale rail upgrade and the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact transport solution while developing your career within a Tier 1 environment

About The Role:

We have an opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer to join our team based in Beerburrum, the role is responsible for coordinating and delivering civil and rail construction activities on the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade Project, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements. You will need effective stakeholder engagement, reporting, and commercial awareness to support the successful delivery of this major rail infrastructure project.

What we are looking for:

• Degree-qualified engineering professional with extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects valued at $10M+.
• Proven Project Engineer with strong site-based construction experience across complex civil environments.
• Strong expertise in project planning, programming, cost control, risk management, and commercial delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, design, and contractual management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to achieve programme, budget, and performance targets.
• Highly effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, and project reporting capabilities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate the safe and successful delivery of civil and rail construction works
• Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management, environmental compliance, and quality assurance practices.
• Drive construction progress by coordinating site activities and ensuring alignment with critical project milestones and delivery schedules.
• Support cost control, forecasting, and budget management to maximise project performance and commercial outcomes.
• Lead and managed subcontractors to achieve high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship.
• Interpret complex engineering designs and specifications to facilitate the efficient delivery of construction works.
• Coordinate procurement and tender activities, ensuring the timely engagement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual, legislative, and project requirements while maintaining accurate reporting and project documentation.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong
• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives.

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.