Project Engineer/Contracts Controller

FMS Field Mining Services Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral scheme

Salary packaging

GEM Awards

Length of Service awards

Job summary

FMS Field Mining Services Group in Brisbane is seeking a Projects Engineer / Contracts Coordinator to support PrimeBatch's expanding operations. You will engage with operations, suppliers and customers to coordinate projects, ensuring contractual requirements, milestones and client expectations are met.

You will develop skills across project planning, contract administration, procurement and commercial management, with opportunities to progress into a Project Manager role as you gain experience

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering or related field is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across Australia to support projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from handover to commissioning and close-out.
• Prepare and administer project contracts and correspondence.
• Review contracts, scopes of work and commercial requirements.
• Monitor schedules, milestones and deliverables.
• Support variations, progress claims and invoicing.
• Assist with cost tracking, forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate procurement activities and supplier communications.
• Maintain project records and documentation control.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong organisational skills

Good communication

Ability to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

FMS Field Mining Services Group – Brisbane QLD

2d ago , from FMS Field Mining Services Group

Job no: 498220
Work type: Salary
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Engineers

About the Role:

PrimeBatch (proudly supported through FMS Group) will be distributing innovative concrete batching solutions from an international manufacturer specialising in the design and engineering of concrete batching plants for ready-mix, precast and underground applications.

As PrimeBatch continues to establish its operations across Australia and PNG, we are seeking a motivated and organised Projects Engineer / Contracts Coordinator to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer, construction professional or technically minded coordinator looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career in project management.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, Project Managers, suppliers, manufacturers and customers, you will support the coordination and delivery of projects, ensuring contractual requirements, project milestones and customer expectations are met.

You will gain valuable experience across project planning, contract administration, procurement, commercial management and customer engagement, with opportunities to develop the skills required to progress into a Project Manager role.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the coordination of projects from initial handover through to commissioning and close-out.
• Prepare, maintain and administer project contracts, documentation and correspondence.
• Review customer contracts, scopes of work, drawings, specifications and commercial requirements.
• Monitor project schedules, contractual obligations, milestones and key deliverables.
• Support contract variations, extensions of time, progress claims and invoicing processes.
• Assist with project cost tracking, forecasting, commercial reporting and budget management.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including requests for quotations, purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Liaise with manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors to coordinate production schedules, inspections, testing and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports and document control systems.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks, delays and commercial issues, supporting the development of practical solutions.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, inspections and commissioning activities as required.
• Ensure project activities comply with company and client safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes, systems and procedures.
• Actively represent PrimeBatch when with clients, identifying opportunities to promote our equipment, services and capabilities as appropriate.

About You

We are looking for someone with a proactive attitude, strong organisational skills and a genuine interest in developing a career in project delivery and management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to support active projects in the field, across Australia.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with customers, suppliers and team members.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand contractual requirements.
• A proactive approach, willingness to learn and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Previous exposure to construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Understanding of project coordination, contract administration, procurement or commercial processes.
• Experience working with project management systems and documentation.
• Previous experience in customer service, technical sales support or project coordination.
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline (desirable).

Why Join Us?

Not only will you receive a competitive salary, we also have great employee benefits on offer, such as:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• the opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an extra way for you to earn additional money),
• Salary packaging – such as Novate leasing
• GEM Awards – Quartey reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
• Length of Service Recognise awards

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. In 2024, PrimeBatch was established, and has rapidly grown to now successfully represent the SIMEM range of concrete batching plant products and services.

Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.