Civil Project Engineer

John Holland Group; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

18 weeks paid parental leave

10% Project allowance!

2 John Holland days off annually

Extensive employee benefits program

Mentoring, sponsorship, leadership dev

Job summary

John Holland Group is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join the Beerburrum site team, delivering civil and rail construction works on the B2N Upgrade project.

Based in Beerburrum, you will coordinate design interpretation, safety, schedule and budget, and provide stakeholder engagement to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery in a Tier 1 environment.

Qualifications

• 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 targets.
• Highly effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and reporting capabilities.

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 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.

Skills

Degree-qualified engineer

Site-based construction experience

Project planning

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Project

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.

Job Description

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.

• John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.

Profile Description

• Competitive Package
• 10% Project allowance!
• 2 John Holland days off annually
• Extensive employee benefits program
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Mentoring, sponsorship, leadership development programs
• A high‑performing team environment

We Offer

• Competitive Package
• 10% Project allowance!
• 2 John Holland days off annually
• Extensive employee benefits program
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Mentoring, sponsorship, leadership development programs
• A high‑performing team environment