Civil Project Engineer

Chandler Macleod Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to join Rio Tinto’s One Gladstone Self-Perform team, supporting annual wall raise programs across QAL and Yarwun. You will help safely plan and deliver sustaining capital civil works and earthworks in a heavy industry setting.

The role requires a strong background in civil earthworks, delivery-focused project controls, and EPC coordination, with 8+ years’ experience and a Civil Engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with eligibility for professional registration.
• 8+ years' experience delivering civil earthworks and infrastructure.
• Experience in mining, resources, heavy industry or major infrastructure environments.
• Current Australian driver’s licence; ability to pass pre-employment medical testing.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of annual wall raise programs.
• Manage civil work packages through full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and resources.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts and performance.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve delivery challenges.
• Manage project risks, design changes, technical queries and change control.
• Support procurement, contract administration, reporting and capital governance requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Construction teams to achieve safe and successful project outcomes.

Skills

Civil project delivery

Project controls

EPC coordination

Field engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Civil Project Engineer

• Safety-first culture with supportive teams

About the Opportunity

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to join Rio Tinto’s One Gladstone Self-Perform team, supporting annual wall raise programs across QAL and Yarwun. You will play a key role in the safe planning and delivery of sustaining capital civil and earthworks projects while working closely with project, construction and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of annual wall raise programs.
• Manage civil work packages through the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and specialist resources.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts and construction performance.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve technical delivery challenges.
• Manage project risks, design changes, technical queries and change control.
• Support procurement, contract administration, reporting and capital governance requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Construction teams to achieve safe and successful project outcomes.

About You

• Delivery-focused Civil Project Engineer with hands-on civil construction and earthworks experience; this is not a structural design-focused role.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with eligibility for professional engineering registration.
• 8+ years' experience delivering civil earthworks and infrastructure projects within mining, resources, heavy industry or major infrastructure environments.
• Strong project controls, field engineering, stakeholder engagement and EPC coordination capability.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and successful project delivery.
• Current residence in the Gladstone region is essential. FIFO arrangements and relocation assistance are not available for this role.
• Current Australian driver's licence and ability to pass pre-employment medical testing. SAP, Microsoft Project or self-perform delivery experience is highly regarded.

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, support from a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.