Design Coordinator / Project Engineer

Core Talent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Flexible hours

Job summary

Core Talent in Brisbane CBD is seeking an experienced Design Coordinator / Senior Project Engineer to coordinate design and technical requirements across major high-rise, residential, and commercial developments.

You'll work with Project Managers, Design Managers, consultants, and construction teams to ensure drawings, specs, and design changes flow smoothly to support safe, efficient delivery and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer, Design Coordinator, or similar in construction.
• Background in medium to high-rise residential, commercial, hotel, or mixed-use developments.
• Understanding of design processes, documentation, and consultant coordination.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and building services drawings.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Opportunity to transition from Project Engineering into Design Coordination.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects.
• Established international construction and development group.
• Opportunity to develop specialist design management experience.
• Fantastic package and a company that genuinely value work life balance.
• Flexibility for work to fit around family commitments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities across major commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Manage design queries, discrepancies, and coordination issues between disciplines.
• Support design changes, approvals, and document control processes.
• Identify design risks, resolve technical issues, and support value engineering initiatives.

Skills

Design coordination

Project coordination

Interpreting drawings

Value engineering

Education

Construction Management

Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Design Coordinator / Senior Project Engineer

Negotiable Salary from $220,000 + Super + Work Life Balance + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer or Project Coordinator to step into a design-focused position.

Work across major high-rise, mixed-use, and commercial developments in the heart of Brisbane.

The Company

This established international property development and construction group has a strong presence across Australia, delivering major residential, commercial, hotel, and mixed-use developments.

With a portfolio of complex construction projects and a focus on delivering high-quality developments, they are now looking to appoint a Design Coordinator / Senior Project Engineer to support multiple projects in Brisbane's CBD.

The Role

In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, consultants, and construction teams to coordinate the design and technical requirements of major building projects.

You’ll act as a key link between the design consultants and site delivery teams, ensuring drawings, specifications, design changes, and technical information are coordinated effectively to support construction progress.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer or Project Coordinator who has been involved in design coordination and wants to move into a more specialised role.

You’ll be involved across multiple projects, supporting design reviews, consultant coordination, technical queries, procurement, and design compliance while ensuring construction teams have the information required to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Duties:

• Coordinate design activities across major commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects
• Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Manage design queries, discrepancies, and coordination issues between disciplines
• Support design changes, approvals, and document control processes
• Identify design risks, resolve technical issues, and support value engineering initiatives

Requirements:

• Experience as a Project Engineer, Design Coordinator, Project Coordinator, or similar within construction
• Background working on medium to high-rise residential, commercial, hotel, or mixed-use developments
• Understanding of construction design processes, technical documentation, and consultant coordination
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and building services drawings
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or similar
• Opportunity to transition from Project Engineering into Design Coordination
• Exposure to complex, high-profile construction projects
• Established international construction and development group
• Opportunity to develop specialist design management experience
• Fantastic package and a company that genuinely value work life balance
• Flexibility for work to fit around family commitments