Project Engineer

Design & Build Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive civil infrastructure projects across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland. The role offers ownership of delivery and collaboration with an experienced team to contribute to major infrastructure developments.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget project execution with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Experience across civil infrastructure, including roadworks, subdivisions, earthworks, drainage or underground services.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day project engineering activities.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs and schedules.
• Managing procurement, contracts and project documentation.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Identifying and resolving technical and construction challenges.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ownership mindset

Hands-on approach

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our growing team, delivering a range of civil infrastructure projects across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland.

With a strong pipeline of projects, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven Project Engineer looking to take ownership of project delivery, work alongside an experienced team and contribute to significant infrastructure developments.

The Role

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day project engineering activities.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs and schedules.
• Managing procurement, contracts and project documentation.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Identifying and resolving technical and construction challenges.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and other key stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer within civil infrastructure.
• Experience across roadworks, subdivisions, earthworks, drainage or underground services.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• Gold Coast-based project
• Opportunity to deliver a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
• Competitive salary package reflective of experience.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities to grow.