Project Engineer

John Holland; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance

Parental leave

Wellbeing days

Career progression

Job summary

John Holland is seeking a Civil Project Engineer for the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Based at Beerburrum, you will coordinate civil and rail construction activities, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery within budget and contract requirements.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage stakeholders, and maintain accurate reporting while driving progress against milestones on a major rail infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineering professional with infrastructure experience.
• Proven project engineer with site-based civil/rail construction experience.
• Strong planning, cost control, risk management and commercial delivery.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safe and successful delivery of civil and rail construction works.
• Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management, environmental compliance, and quality assurance practices.
• Drive construction progress by coordinating site activities and ensuring milestones are met.
• Support cost control, forecasting and budget management to maximise project performance.
• Lead and manage subcontractors to achieve safety, quality, productivity and workmanship.
• Interpret complex engineering designs and specifications to facilitate delivery.
• Coordinateprocurement and tender activities, ensuring timely engagement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual, legislative and project requirements with accurate reporting.

Skills

Engineering degree

Civil and rail experience

Stakeholder management

Safety and QA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

Job Description

About John Holland: At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About The Project

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This major rail infrastructure program is designed to increase capacity, improve reliability and support the region’s long-term growth.

This complex, multi‑disciplinary project includes significant signalling, rail systems and interface works delivered in a live rail environment, requiring close collaboration with Queensland Rail, designers, certifiers and delivery partners.

Based at Beerburrum project site, this project offers exposure to a large-scale rail upgrade and the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact transport solution while developing your career within a Tier 1 environment

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer to join our team based in Beerburrum, the role is responsible for coordinating and delivering civil and rail construction activities on the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade Project, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements. You will need effective stakeholder engagement, reporting, and commercial awareness to support the successful delivery of this major rail infrastructure project.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree-qualified engineering professional with extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects valued at $10M+.
• Proven Project Engineer with strong site-based construction experience across complex civil and rail environments.
• Strong expertise in project planning, programming, cost control, risk management, and commercial delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, design, and contractual management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to achieve programme, budget, and performance targets.
• Highly effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, and project reporting capabilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the safe and successful delivery of civil and rail construction works
• Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management, environmental compliance, and quality assurance practices.
• Drive construction progress by coordinating site activities and ensuring alignment with critical project milestones and delivery schedules.
• Support cost control, forecasting, and budget management to maximise project performance and commercial outcomes.
• Lead and managed subcontractors to achieve high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship.
• Interpret complex engineering designs and specifications to facilitate the efficient delivery of construction works.
• Coordinate procurement and tender activities, ensuring the timely engagement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual, legislative, and project requirements while maintaining accurate reporting and project documentation.

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

We Offer

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, salary sacrifice options, and a 10% allowance uplift for employees working on the B2N Rail Upgrade Project.

Great leave benefits including industry-leading parental leave, additional superannuation contributions, wellbeing days, and multicultural leave options.

Career progression supported by a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects, providing opportunities to advance and work on landmark projects.

Learning and development through structured career pathways, technical training, leadership programs, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity embedded in the workplace culture, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Flexibility through a range of flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance and individual needs.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies

Profile Description

Competitive Package | 10% Project allowance! | 2 John Holland days off annually | Extensive employee benefits program | 18 weeks paid parental leave | Mentoring, sponsorship, leadership development programs | A high-performing team environment

We Offer

Competitive Package | 10% Project allowance! | 2 John Holland days off annually | Extensive employee benefits program | 18 weeks paid parental leave | Mentoring, sponsorship, leadership development programs | A high-performing team environment