Principal Civil Engineer, Cairns — Transport Delivery (Flexible)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Five weeks annual leave +1

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging options

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Cairns invites a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead multidisciplinary project delivery in Far North Queensland. This permanent, flexible, full-time role supports preconstruction, procurement, contract administration and construction delivery across district teams and external consultants.

You will coordinate design, ensure fit-for-purpose documentation, manage risks, and drive value-for-money outcomes on time and within budget, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction, procurement and contract administration for civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong governance, analytical and problem-solving skills to manage risks and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-level engineering and project management expertise to preconstruction and delivery activities.
• Coordinate with district teams and external design consultants to ensure quality documentation.
• Manage contract performance and construction practices through efficient procedures and best practice.
• Supervise resources and foster teamwork to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Washington Accord) or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Cairns invites a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead multidisciplinary project delivery in Far North Queensland. This permanent, flexible, full-time role supports preconstruction, procurement, contract administration and construction delivery across district teams and external consultants.

You will coordinate design, ensure fit-for-purpose documentation, manage risks, and drive value-for-money outcomes on time and within budget, with emphasis on