Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to join our Brisbane-based civil infrastructure delivery team. You will work alongside Project Managers and site teams to drive successful delivery from planning through completion on large-scale civil projects in Queensland.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration, and ensuring quality, safety and environmental standards are met.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within civil/infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts and commercial aspects
• Experience managing subcontractors and site activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Managing project planning, programming and coordination
• Overseeing procurement and subcontractor management
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasting
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards
• Driving project delivery outcomes in line with timelines and objectives
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and reports
• Liaising with key stakeholders including clients, consultants and contractors
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers (senior level)

Skills

Project management

Contract knowledge

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Queensland, Australia

Job Type

Permanent

Workspace

FIFO

FIFO / DIDO

Civil & Infrastructure Projects | Strong Pipeline | Career Progression

The Opportunity

A well-established and rapidly growing civil infrastructure contractor is seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to join their high-performing team in Brisbane.

With a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure and civil projects across Queensland, this organisation is known for its hands-on leadership, collaborative culture, and commitment to quality project delivery. Continued project wins and a healthy pipeline of work have created an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a key delivery role.

The Role

Working closely with Project Managers and site teams, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project planning, programming and coordination
• Overseeing procurement and subcontractor management
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasting
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards
• Driving project delivery outcomes in line with timelines and objectives
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation and reports
• Liaising with key stakeholders including clients, consultants and contractors
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers (senior level)

About You

You are a motivated and delivery-focused engineer who thrives in a fast-paced project environment.

You will bring:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within civil/infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project delivery, contracts and commercial aspects
• Experience managing subcontractors and site activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Why Apply?

• Join a growing contractor with a strong reputation in the market
• Work on diverse and high-quality civil infrastructure projects
• Clear pathway for career progression and development
• Supportive team culture with hands-on leadership

About Aequalis Consulting

Aequalis Consulting is a specialist recruitment firm supporting infrastructure, energy, finance, payroll and project-based sectors across Australia. We operate nationally, with established networks across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, partnering with leading contractors, asset owners and advisory firms to deliver experienced professionals into critical roles.