Design Coordinator & Senior Project Engineer — Brisbane CBD

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

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.