Project Engineer/Contracts Controller

FMS Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary packaging

Referral scheme bonus

GEM Awards

Length of Service Recognise awards

Job summary

PrimeBatch, proudly supported through FMS Group, seeks a proactive Projects Engineer / Contracts Coordinator to help manage contracting, procurement and project delivery across Australia. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career engineer looking to grow in project management.

Working with the Operations Manager and project teams, you will develop skills in planning, cost control, documentation and stakeholder engagement, with a view to advancing to a Project Manager position.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related discipline (desirable).
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to support active projects across Australia.
• Experience with contract administration, procurement or commercial processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of projects from handover through 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, milestones and key deliverables; manage variations and progress claims.
• Assist with project cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management.
• Coordinate procurement activities and supplier communications.
• Liaise with manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors to coordinate schedules and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate project records and document control systems.
• Identify risks and develop practical solutions with stakeholders.
• Represent PrimeBatch with clients to promote equipment and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Project coordination

C Class Licence

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Education

Engineering or related discipline degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Job description

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.