FIFO Project Engineer – Road Infrastructure (North Queensland)

IEPro Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO travel from SE Queensland

Competitive salary up to 145k AUD + 5%

Strong project pipeline

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership

Long-term stability

Job summary

IEPro Recruitment, partnering with a well‑established civil contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support TMR road construction across North Queensland. The role involves FIFO travel from South East Queensland, delivering earthworks, drainage and pavements to programme and cost plans.

Join a respected team with opportunity for career progression, a strong pipeline of work, and leadership focused on supporting people and professional growth in a growing civil contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer in Australian civil construction.
• Strong background in road construction, earthworks, pavements and drainage.
• Experience delivering TMR projects is highly regarded.
• Good understanding of QA systems, ITPs and project documentation.
• Commercial awareness including procurement, forecasting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of TMR road infrastructure projects across North Queensland.
• Manage construction activities across earthworks, drainage, pavements and allied packages.
• Develop and monitor short-term programs, lookaheads and schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and site resources.
• Work with Supervisors to plan and sequence construction activities.
• Prepare and manage QA, ITPs, lot records and technical submissions.
• Ensure works comply with TMR specs and project requirements.
• Monitor quantities, productivity, and forecasting; assist procurement and commercial reporting.
• Prepare RFIs, variations and progress claims; identify risks and implement solutions.
• Maintain safety, environmental and quality standards; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Engineering

Road construction

QA documentation

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Programme scheduling

Stakeholder management

FIFO logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

IEPro Recruitment, partnering with a well‑established civil contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support TMR road construction across North Queensland. The role involves FIFO travel from South East Queensland, delivering earthworks, drainage and pavements to programme and cost plans.

Join a respected team with opportunity for career progression, a strong pipeline of work, and leadership focused on supporting people and professional growth in a growing civil contractor.