Maintenance Engineer

Ventia; Logan City; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Small collaborative team

Career development

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Project Engineer in Queensland to own maintenance and construction projects across Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport precinct. You will manage end-to-end delivery, coordinate two-week lookaheads, and work with contracted teams to meet safety, budget and schedule goals.

The role offers a negotiable base around $115k (incl. super) with a vehicle allowance, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (civil) or similar is required.
• Experience in road maintenance, asset management or civil construction.
• Site-based role with strong stakeholder interaction.
• Strong communication and ability to lead by example.
• Familiarity with quality processes (NCR, LOT, RFI) and construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Own maintenance and construction projects, delivered safely and on time.
• Coordinate works programs with two-week lookaheads and long-term planning.
• Manage subcontractors, procurement and on-site delivery.
• Monitor costs, forecasts and monthly reporting.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to drive outcomes.
• Support defect management, audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Leadership by example

Quality processes

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (civil)

Tools

Maximo

Asset Vision

Job description

FIND YOUR FURTHER WITH VENTIA in our Queensland Transport South Coast team as a Project Engineer delivering road and civil maintenance projects across the Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport precinct.
If you enjoy small cohesive teams, ownership of your role, interacting with stakeholders and end to end project management - this could be your FURTHER.
You must have full working rights and be available Monday to Friday with the ability to do occasional night works (allowances paid).
What’s On Offer

• $115k TFR (incl. super) negotiable + tool of trade vehicle
• Small collaborative team – where you matter
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure assets in a unique environment
• Career development opportunities within a large, growing organisation
• Exposure to both maintenance and project-based work
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia\'s Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About The Role

In this role, you will take ownership of maintenance and construction projects ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while working in a dynamic operational environment with high stakeholder expectations.

You will work closely with the Contract Manager, site teams, subcontractors, and client, playing a key role in both project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives. Duties include end to end project management while ensuring quality, safety and environmental compliance across all works.

• Coordinate works programs including two-week lookaheads and long-term planning
• Manage subcontractors, procurement and onsite delivery activities
• Monitor project costs, preparing forecasts and supporting monthly reporting
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to drive successful outcomes
• Support defect management, audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical advice and support to supervisors and delivery teams

Required Skills And Experience

You are a driven civil engineer who thrives in a fast paced, site-based environment and enjoys working closely with teams and stakeholders.

• Bachelor of Engineering (civil) or similar
• Sound experience in road maintenance, asset management or civil construction
• Experience working in maintenance environments (roads, pavements, drainage)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously while leading by example
• Sound knowledge of quality processes (e.g. NCR, LOT, RFI)
• Current drivers licence and construction white card
• Ideally you will also possess experience with asset management systems (Maximo, Asset Vision)

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168265