Project Engineer: Mechanical & Conveyor Systems (FIFO)

ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment; Brisbane, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer with strong mechanical and conveyor systems experience for a multimillion-dollar infrastructure project in Queensland. The role focuses on managing a specialist subcontract package involving structural, mechanical, and piling works.

You will coordinate subcontractors, review designs and specifications, monitor progress, and manage cost control and commercial aspects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer on industrial, resources, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong mechanical and conveyor systems experience is essential.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist work packages.
• Understanding of structural, mechanical, and piling (SMP) works.
• Strong ability to review and manage conveyor installation.
• Experience with subcontract administration and project cost control.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work a FIFO roster.
• Candidates based in Brisbane or Melbourne are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the conveyor and mechanical subcontract package.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Review technical designs, drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, costs, variations, and subcontractor performance.
• Manage contractual and commercial aspects of the package.
• Coordinate structural, mechanical, and piling interfaces.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure project requirements are met.
• Liaise with the project management team, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and progress reporting.
• Ensure quality assurance and safety standards are maintained throughout delivery.

Skills

Project engineering

Mechanical systems

Conveyor systems

Subcontract management

Cost control

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

FIFO roster

Job description

ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer with strong mechanical and conveyor systems experience for a multimillion-dollar infrastructure project in Queensland. The role focuses on managing a specialist subcontract package involving structural, mechanical, and piling works.

You will coordinate subcontractors, review designs and specifications, monitor progress, and manage cost control and commercial aspects.