Project Engineer

CMC; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals provided

Fully maintained Hilux Ute

Laptop and mobile

10/4 roster

Career development

Job summary

CMC is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Early Works programme for the Brigalow Peaking Power Project in Chinchilla. This hydrogen-ready, natural gas power station will provide firming capacity to support more renewables entering the energy system.

You will join a team delivering civil infrastructure across Queensland and NSW, focusing on cost-efficient construction methodologies, robust scheduling, and HSE excellence.

Qualifications

• Min 3+ years' experience on civil infrastructure projects.
• Understanding and experience of self-performing and sub-contract works.
• Proven track record in HSE compliance and safety.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable with a 'can do' attitude.
• Willing to travel and work away on varying rosters throughout Queensland or NSW.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative, cost-efficient construction methodologies.
• Produce construction programs with Supervisors and Superintendents.
• Monitor program milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Plan resources (plant, labour, subcontractors) to achieve the construction program.
• Procure materials and subcontractors to meet construction programs.
• Recognise variations and prepare variation correspondence.
• Monitor day costs and adjust unit costs as needed.
• Prepare end-of-month cost reports with the Project Manager.
• Implement environmental controls where risk to environment is significant.

Skills

Civil infrastructure experience

HSE compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willing to travel

Job description

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project.

About the role

CMC has unique opportunity for a Project Engineer who will support in the delivery of the Early Works programme for the Brigalow Peaking Power Project (BPPP). Located in Chinchilla, the BPPP is a hydrogen-ready, natural gas power station that will provide firming capacity to support more renewables entering the energy system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implementing or creating innovative, cost-efficient construction methodologies and techniques.
• Producing construction programs for the project together with Supervisors and Superintendents.
• Continuous monitoring of program throughout the life of the project ensuring milestones are completed on time.
• In conjunction with Superintendents and Supervisors, planning the resources required to achieve the construction program (plant, labour, and subcontractors) and sourcing.
• Planning and implementing the procurement of materials and subcontractors to achieve construction programs.
• Working with Supervisors to recognise variations, quantity increases or decreases, and any additional scope of works to produce appropriate variation correspondence.
• Monitoring day costs for activities and adjusting if unit costs are excessive.
• The preparation and analysis of the end-of-month project costs report with the Project Manager.
• Implementing environmental controls where the risk to the environment is serious enough to require monitoring.

About you

• Min 3+ years' experience on civil infrastructure projects
• Have an understanding and experience of self-performing and sub-contract works
• A proven track record in HSE compliance and safety
• Be able to work as part of a team that is driven by success
• Possess excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Be self-motivated and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude
• Willing to travel and work away from home on various projects throughout Queensland or NSW on varying rosters when required.

What we're offering

• Career development with job security.
• DI/DO - 10/4 Roster
• Accommodation and Meals provided
• Fully maintained Hilux Ute, including Fuel and Tolls
• Laptop and Mobile

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

However, please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Therefore, you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please - CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary

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