Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer

Smith & Co; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Local SEQ work

FIFO opportunities

Relocation support

Job summary

Smith & Co is seeking experienced Project Engineers to deliver civil infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland, with local SEQ, FIFO and relocation opportunities. You’ll work with project managers and site teams to coordinate day‑to‑day delivery, manage subcontractors and track costs to meet program requirements.

The roles cover exposure to major civil infrastructure, roads, water and FRP packages, with long‑term career opportunities within a growing civil contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in civil construction.
• Exposure to TMR, Roads, Water, FRP, Piling, Substations or Infrastructure.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction methodologies and project sequencing.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site-based operations.
• Strong commercial, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil and FRP works from planning through to project completion.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, procurement and daily site activities.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, progress claims and construction programs.
• Maintain compliance with HSEQ requirements, specifications and quality plans.
• Support Project Managers and Supervisors to achieve key delivery milestones.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Subcontractor coordination

Cost tracking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer

Smith & Co is partnering with established and growing civil contractors delivering a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland and regional locations.

With multiple projects underway and further works secured, we are seeking experienced Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers interested in local SEQ positions, FIFO opportunities or relocating for the right project.

Project exposure includes TMR and road infrastructure, water, bulk earthworks, FRP works, piling, substations, subdivisions, utilities and major civil infrastructure.

You’ll work alongside Project Managers, Supervisors and site teams to coordinate day-to-day delivery, manage subcontractors, track costs and programs, and ensure works meet project specifications and HSEQ requirements.

These opportunities suit engineers looking to broaden their project exposure, take on greater delivery responsibility and build a long-term career within the civil construction industry.

Salary & Benefits

• $150K–$180K + Super + Company Vehicle, depending on experience
• Local SEQ, FIFO and relocation opportunities available
• Exposure to major civil, infrastructure, utilities and FRP packages
• Secured project pipelines offering long-term employment opportunities
• Career progression across increasingly complex infrastructure projects
• Work alongside experienced and well-resourced project delivery teams

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil and FRP works from planning through to project completion
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, procurement and daily site activities
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, progress claims and construction programs
• Maintain compliance with HSEQ requirements, specifications and quality plans
• Support Project Managers and Supervisors to achieve key delivery milestones

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in civil construction
• Exposure to TMR, Roads, Water, FRP, Piling, Substations or Infrastructure
• Sound knowledge of civil construction methodologies and project sequencing
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site-based operations
• Strong commercial, communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Additional information

• Local, FIFO & relocation options across Queensland civil projects
• Up to $180K + Super + Company Vehicle with secured project pipelines
• Roads, TMR, Water, FRP, Piling, Substations & Infrastructure exposure