Project Engineer - FIFO

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a FIFO Project Engineer for a private Queensland-owned civil contractor delivering roads, bridges and drainage across QLD. This is a site-based role with a 2:1 FIFO roster and opportunities across remote locations.

You will plan works, manage crews, liaise with clients, ensure program baselines, costings and QA are recorded, and support on-site safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years delivering civil infrastructure for a contractor.
• Experience with main roads or TMR/civil projects required.
• Engineering qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning, programming and resourcing of works.
• Procurement of key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Subcontractor management and coordination.
• Monitoring and enforcing Quality Assurance on site.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and consultants.
• Tracking program against contract baseline.
• Managing progress claims and variations.
• Reporting on a weekly and monthly basis.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Stakeholder liaison

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• Remote infrastructureprojects, working with regional councils & DTMR
• Queensland-owned civil contractor actively expanding its footprint across the region

Opportunity with a privately Queensland owned civil construction company who work within resources, local authorities and main road projects across QLD and remote areas. They deliver small to medium infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges & structures, drainage and remote civil works. This is a business with an emphasis on providing a long-term career opportunity. Led by a team of highly experienced professionals, the company ensures personal growth and hands-on site-based experience.

Due to project wins and company growth, this contractor is seeking a FIFO Project Engineer delivering projects ranging between $2M - $10M.You will work closely with the PM and Supervisor, planning the works, managing the crews, liaising with the client, ensuring the program is met, costings are accurate and quality assurance is recorded - exposure and responsibilities towards project management. To be successful you must have a minimum of 4 years delivering civil infrastructure, main roads or alike for a civil contractor in similar conditions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning, programming & resourcing
• Procurement of key subcontractors and suppliers
• Subcontractor management
• Monitoring Quality Assurance
• Liaising with clients, contractors & consultants
• Tracking and updating project program against contract baseline
• Progress claims & variations
• Reporting on a weekly & monthly basis
• Ensuring Safety and Environmental standards are met

The successful Engineer must have at least 4 years of main roads - TMR, Council or similar civil infrastructure experience with relevant engineering qualifications. A steady work history going up through the ranks, on site delivering projects that consist of bulk earthworks, roads, structures to the specifications set by governing bodies.

This role will suit a hard-working professional who enjoys FIFO on 2:1 roster, working for a smaller-tier organisation, with a close-knit team where you will be valued and taken care of. This individual can be based anywhere in QLD and happy to travel!