Project Engineer (Civil Mining)

Zenith Executive Search; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO benefits

Long-term career progression

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Zenith Executive Search is recruiting a Site-Based Project Engineer for a major civil infrastructure project on a Bowen Basin mine site. The role involves working closely with the Project Manager and site team to deliver civil works safely, on time and within budget.

You'll manage site activities, coordinate resources, and mentor Site Engineers. FIFO rosters and long-term opportunities are on offer with a contractor that values safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure on mine sites.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead delivery teams in fast-paced site environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site activities, subcontractors and project resources.
• Oversee project planning, programming, cost control and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Prepare and manage project documentation (RFIs, ITPs, SWMS, progress claims).
• Liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Mentor Site Engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Project Engineer

Civil infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Site leadership

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Site-Based Project Engineer - Civil Infrastructure (Mining)

Location: Bowen Basin, QLD (FIFO)

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Roster: FIFO 5/2, 10/4, 2/1

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Australian civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the resources, transport and infrastructure sectors. With a healthy project pipeline and a commitment to safety, quality and career development, they offer long-term opportunities for engineers looking to build their careers in the mining and heavy civil space.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a major civil infrastructure project on a Queensland mine site. Working closely with the Project Manager and site team, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse range of civil works while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate daily site activities, subcontractors and project resources.
• Oversee project planning, programming, cost control and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Prepare and manage project documentation including RFIs, ITPs, SWMS, progress claims and reporting.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor Site Engineers and contribute to the ongoing development of the project team.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Project Engineer delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on mine site or heavy civil projects, ideally within the resources sector.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, concrete, roadworks and civil infrastructure construction.
• A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced site environment and lead project delivery teams.

What's On Offer

Our client offers:

• Competitive salary package with FIFO benefits.
• FIFO roster to a major Bowen Basin project.
• Long-term career progression with a contractor that has a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging civil infrastructure projects within the mining sector.
• Supportive team culture with a genuine focus on safety and professional development.