PO3 Civil Engineer (Nerang)

Public Sector People; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

White Card induction

Criminal history screening

PPE provided

On-site safety training

Job summary

Public Sector People is seeking a Civil Engineer with a focus on road and bridge maintenance, rehabilitation and safety improvements. You will work with senior engineers and gain exposure to project management, contract administration, and on-site inspections.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year BE accredited under the Washington Accord and have experience in civil engineering related to road infrastructure. A White Card and a valid C-class license are required, with a proactive, collaborative

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord.
• Experience or knowledge in civil engineering, road infrastructure, bridge maintenance, construction or asset maintenance.
• Understanding of project management, contract administration and construction processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess technical information and identify practical solutions.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with ability to manage tasks and priorities.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Criminal history screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing road infrastructure projects across design, construction and maintenance phases.
• Administer contracts and support the selection of procurement and delivery methods.
• Coordinate road and bridge maintenance activities, including procedures and work instructions.
• Calculate material quantities, review testing results, identify non-conformances and assess risks.
• Provide input into planning and design to achieve quality outcomes and value for money.
• Identify design or construction issues and assist in developing practical solutions.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor construction quality and manage hold points.
• Ensure activities comply with quality management procedures and requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders to support delivery.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality & safety

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Washington Accord)

Job description

This role will involve supporting the delivery of road and bridge infrastructure projects, with a focus on maintenance, rehabilitation and road safety improvements. Working alongside senior engineering staff, you’ll gain exposure to project management, contract administration, construction inspections and technical problem-solving across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with managing road infrastructure projects across design, construction and maintenance phases.
• Administer contracts and support the selection of appropriate procurement and delivery methods.
• Coordinate road and bridge maintenance activities, including developing suitable maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Calculate material quantities, review testing results, identify non-conformances and undertake project risk assessments.
• Provide technical input into planning and design processes to achieve quality outcomes and value for money.
• Identify design or construction issues and assist in developing practical solutions.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor construction quality and manage relevant inspection hold points.
• Ensure project activities comply with quality management procedures and relevant requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• A recognized four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord, or an accepted equivalent.
• Experience or knowledge in civil engineering, ideally involving road infrastructure, bridge maintenance, construction or asset maintenance.
• An understanding of project management, contract administration and construction processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical information and identify practical solutions.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work collaboratively while managing tasks and priorities.
• A strong focus on quality, safety, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Ability to complete criminal history screening.

Successful candidate & requirements

• A recognized four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord, or an accepted equivalent.
• Experience or knowledge in civil engineering, ideally involving road infrastructure, bridge maintenance, construction or asset maintenance.
• An understanding of project management, contract administration and construction processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical information and identify practical solutions.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work collaboratively while managing tasks and priorities.
• A strong focus on quality, safety, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Current C-class driver’s license.
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to complete criminal history screening.

If you are a civil engineer with experience in maintenance, rehabilitation and road safety programs & have a familiarity with TMR or local council projects - this role is for you!