Lead Project Engineer - Bulk Earthworks, FIFO

Premier Commercial Solutions; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO / FIFO roster

Accommodation provided

Long-term security on major project

Job summary

Premier Commercial Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering delivery on a major bulk earthworks project. This hands-on site role requires strong civil knowledge, decisive on-site leadership, and coordination with PMs, supervisors, and subcontractors.

You will own daily on-site engineering, drive production targets, manage ITPs and quality records, and support commercial aspects such as variations while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Site Engineer on civil or bulk earthworks projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• C-class driver’s licence and Construction Industry White Card.
• Experience coordinating with clients, subcontractors and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead site engineering for bulk earthworks from planning through execution and close-out.
• Develop and control construction methodologies, staging plans and short-term look‑aheads.
• Coordinate survey, set-out, ITPs and as-constructed records for quality compliance.
• Manage RFIs, design coordination and constructability issues with client and consultants.
• Drive daily/weekly production, haul planning and resource utilisation.
• Support subcontract management and quantify variations and delays.

Skills

Civil earthworks experience

On-site leadership

Construction programming

Quality systems

Clear communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

ITP knowledge

Job description

Premier Commercial Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering delivery on a major bulk earthworks project. This hands-on site role requires strong civil knowledge, decisive on-site leadership, and coordination with PMs, supervisors, and subcontractors.

You will own daily on-site engineering, drive production targets, manage ITPs and quality records, and support commercial aspects such as variations while maintaining safety and environmental standards.