Project Engineer

Randstad Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Long-term Gold Coast projects

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking a Project Engineer to join a flagship 25+ storey luxury residential tower on the Gold Coast. You will be embedded on-site, taking ownership of structural, services, or architectural fitout packages from ground up and coordinating with the Project Manager and design consultants.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management degree and 3–6+ years of local construction experience on multi-storey developments, with strong MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 3–6+ years local construction experience in Australia on multi-storey residential or commercial developments (15+ storeys preferred).
• Solid understanding of structural systems, concrete frames, post-tensioning, building services, and high-end residential fitout standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, scope preparation, tender evaluations, and award of major trade packages (structures, façade, services, or high-end fitout).
• Review consultant drawings, resolve constructability issues, drive Value Engineering (VE), and interface with design consultants to eliminate site delays.
• Monitor contractor performance against the master construction program, managing short-term look-aheads and site scheduling alongside the Site Manager.
• Administer variations, progress claims, RFIs, and scopes of work while working closely with the Commercial team.
• Implement rigorous QA inspections to meet luxury residential finishing standards, managing defect rectification and final commissioning.
• Drive a strong safety culture on-site, ensuring strict compliance with Australian Standards, NCC, and local authority requirements.

Skills

Organized

Proactive problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Aconex

Procore

Job description

Project Engineer | Luxury High-Rise Residential (25+ Floors) | Gold Coast

Position: Project Engineer

Sector: High-Rise Residential

Location: Gold Coast, QLD

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a proven Project Engineer to join one of South East Queensland’s premier Tier 2 builders. Recognized for delivering high-end, iconic developments and backed by an enviable project pipeline, this mid-tier powerhouse combines the commercial stability of a top-tier firm with the agility, site autonomy, and close-knit culture of a mid-tier leader.

You will be embedded on-site on a flagship 25+ storey luxury residential tower on the Gold Coast. Featuring high-end architectural design, complex structural/civil packages, multi-level basement retention, and premium finishes, this landmark build requires a sharp, detailed, and ambitious Project Engineer to drive package delivery from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will take full ownership of key structural, services, or architectural fitout packages, ensuring quality, program, and financial milestones are met.

• Package Management: Lead procurement, scope preparation, tender evaluations, and award of major trade packages (structures, façade, services, or high-end fitout).
• Design & Constructability: Review consultant drawings, resolve constructability issues, drive Value Engineering (VE), and interface with design consultants to eliminate site delays.
• Programming & Progress: Monitor contractor performance against the master construction program, managing short-term look-aheads and site scheduling alongside the Site Manager.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Administer variations, progress claims, RFIs, and scopes of work while working closely with the Commercial team.
• Quality Assurance (QA) & Handover: Implement rigorous QA inspections to meet luxury residential finishing standards, managing defect rectification and final commissioning.
• Safety & Compliance: Drive a strong safety culture on-site, ensuring strict compliance with Australian Standards, National Construction Code (NCC), and local authority requirements.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring strong technical acumen, high attention to detail, and a track record of driving high-rise deliverables under fast-paced site conditions.

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3 to 6+ years of local construction experience in Australia, with demonstrated project history on multi-storey residential or commercial developments (experience on 15+ storeys preferred).
• Technical Mastery: Solid understanding of structural systems, concrete frames, post-tensioning, building services, and high-end residential fitout standards.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, Aconex, Procore, or similar industry-standard project management software.
• Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of SEQ subcontractor networks and Australian Standards/BCA compliance.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized, proactive problem solver, with exceptional communication skills to manage subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives effectively.

What’s on Offer

• Tier 1 Projects with Tier 2 Culture: Work on landmark, high-profile projects without getting lost in the corporate bureaucracy.
• Competitive Package: Highly lucrative salary package benchmarked against market rates ($130,000 - $170,000 + Super, commensurate with experience).
• Career Growth: Direct access to senior management and structured pathways into Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager roles.
• Lifestyle & Location: Long-term Gold Coast project pipeline - enjoy the coastal lifestyle with job security close to home.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborative site team, well-resourced projects, and a focus on site safety and team culture.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.