Project Engineer - Pre Construction

Design & Build Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the pre-construction phase of a landmark Brisbane development. You will lead the front-end design from ~70% to construction-ready documentation, coordinating with the leadership team to set the project up for a successful build.

You will need to hit the ground running, with strong design management, procurement, cost control and programming skills to drive value in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven experience as Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer on large residential or commercial developments.
• Strong understanding of design management and pre-construction processes.
• Experience with procurement, cost control, programming and value engineering.
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management and autonomous in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pre-construction activities for Stage 1 of a major $250M development.
• Manage design coordination and development through to construction issue.
• Drive early contractor engagement with consultants and subcontractors.
• Assist with trade procurement, package development and tender evaluations.
• Collaborate with estimating on cost planning, value management and commercial outcomes.
• Develop and manage construction programmes and project sequencing.
• Ensure the project is prepared for a seamless transition into construction.

Skills

Pre-construction

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Pre-Construction

Are you a Senior Project Engineer who enjoys shaping projects before they break ground?

We're partnering with a highly regarded developer-builder to recruit an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the team on a landmark $250M, three-stage residential development in Brisbane.

This is a genuine opportunity to play a key role in the project's success from the very beginning, taking ownership of the pre‑construction phase before transitioning into delivery as construction progresses.

Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you'll be heavily involved in the front‑end of the project, taking the design from approximately 70% through to construction‑ready documentation while ensuring the project is set up for a successful build.

This isn't a role for someone who needs hand‑holding. You'll be expected to hit the ground running and provide technical leadership across the pre‑construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pre‑construction activities for Stage 1 of a major $250M development.
• Manage design coordination and design development through to construction issue.
• Drive early contractor engagement and collaborate with consultants and subcontractors.
• Assist with trade procurement, package development and tender evaluations.
• Work closely with the estimating team on cost planning, value management and commercial outcomes.
• Develop and manage construction programmes and project sequencing.
• Ensure the project is fully prepared for a seamless transition into construction.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer on large‑scale residential or commercial developments.
• Strong understanding of design management and pre‑construction processes.
• Experience with procurement, cost control, programming and value engineering.
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work autonomously and confidently in a fast‑paced environment.