Project Engineer - Civil Infrastructure (Sunshine Coast)

BMD Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Family-oriented culture

Collaborative project environment

Job summary

BMD Group in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to deliver infrastructure and civil construction projects. You will coordinate construction activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across the program.

The role starts in Brisbane during planning, then moves to Sunshine Coast site delivery as work progresses. You should have a civil eng degree and a proven track record with principal contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure or civil projects.
• Experience with principal contractors and site-based teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project controls.
• Knowledge of contract administration, cost control and commercial delivery.
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised with strong planning and attention to detail.
• Willing to transition to Sunshine Coast site-based role as delivery progresses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HSEQ compliance across project activities.
• Coordinate and oversee construction works per project requirements.
• Monitor progress against milestones and manage schedules.
• Oversee subcontractor engagement, procurement, and contract administration.
• Support development and review of budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Identify risks, manage variations and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and review work packs, ITPs and project documentation.
• Assist with design management and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate project meetings and site interfaces.
• Support cost control and financial performance of the project.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Control

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Project Coordination

Subcontractor Management

Site-based Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Safety & Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD delivers infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

As part of our growing infrastructure portfolio, BMD is delivering a landmark transport project that will play a significant role in supporting future growth and connectivity across South East Queensland. To support successful project delivery, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the team.

This role will initially be based in our Brisbane project office during the planning and mobilisation phase before transitioning to a Sunshine Coast site-based position as construction activities progress. Applicants should currently reside in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast or be willing to relocate to the Sunshine Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain strong HSEQ awareness and ensure compliance across all project activities
• Coordinate and oversee construction activities in accordance with project requirements
• Monitor construction programs and drive performance against key project milestones
• Manage subcontractor and supplier engagement, including procurement, negotiation and contract administration
• Support the preparation and review of project forecasts, budgets and cost reports
• Identify and manage project risks, variations and contractual obligations
• Coordinate the preparation and review of work packs, methodologies, ITPs and project documentation
• Assist with design management and the resolution of construction-related issues
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key project stakeholders
• Coordinate project meetings, planning activities and site interfaces
• Support financial performance through effective cost control and commercial management
• Drive productivity and construction outcomes across complex infrastructure works

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer delivering infrastructure or civil construction projects
• Experience working for a principal contractor
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project planning and project controls
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site-based work crews
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, cost control and commercial project delivery
• Ability to identify, manage and mitigate project risks
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of organisation, planning and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental outcomes
• Willingness to transition to a Sunshine Coast site-based role as project delivery progresses

Why BMD?

• Opportunity to work on a career-defining project in South East Queensland
• Strong pipeline of future work and career development opportunities
• Family-oriented culture that values its people
• Supportive and collaborative project environment

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to www.bmdgroup.global/careers.