Project Engineer | TMR Road Construction | FIFO North Queensland

IEPro Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO travel from SE Queensland

Competitive salary up to 145k AUD + 5%

Strong project pipeline

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership

Long-term stability

Job summary

IEPro Recruitment, partnering with a well‑established civil contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support TMR road construction across North Queensland. The role involves FIFO travel from South East Queensland, delivering earthworks, drainage and pavements to programme and cost plans.

Join a respected team with opportunity for career progression, a strong pipeline of work, and leadership focused on supporting people and professional growth in a growing civil contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer in Australian civil construction.
• Strong background in road construction, earthworks, pavements and drainage.
• Experience delivering TMR projects is highly regarded.
• Good understanding of QA systems, ITPs and project documentation.
• Commercial awareness including procurement, forecasting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of TMR road infrastructure projects across North Queensland.
• Manage construction activities across earthworks, drainage, pavements and allied packages.
• Develop and monitor short-term programs, lookaheads and schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and site resources.
• Work with Supervisors to plan and sequence construction activities.
• Prepare and manage QA, ITPs, lot records and technical submissions.
• Ensure works comply with TMR specs and project requirements.
• Monitor quantities, productivity, and forecasting; assist procurement and commercial reporting.
• Prepare RFIs, variations and progress claims; identify risks and implement solutions.
• Maintain safety, environmental and quality standards; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Engineering

Road construction

QA documentation

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Programme scheduling

Stakeholder management

FIFO logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

IEPro are working with a well-established civil infrastructure contractor looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of TMR road construction projects across North Queensland.

This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded business with a strong reputation for looking after its people, a supportive project delivery team and genuine opportunities to progress your career.

Based out of South East Queensland, with FIFO travel to North Queensland, you'll work across road infrastructure projects while developing your technical, commercial and project management capabilities.

With a competitive salary package up to $145k + super + project uplift, this opportunity will suit a Project Engineer who enjoys being involved in construction and wants to build a long-term career with a contractor that continues to grow.

The Opportunity

As Project Engineer, you'll work closely with experienced Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and Supervisors to coordinate the successful delivery of TMR road infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for managing construction activities across allocated work packages, coordinating subcontractors and site resources, monitoring programme and costs, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with TMR specifications.

Importantly, you'll be joining a business that genuinely supports its people. With experienced leaders around you and a growing pipeline of work, there are plenty of opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress towards Senior Project Engineer and beyond.

We're looking for someone who wants to contribute to a strong project team, develop their capabilities and establish themselves within a business for the long term.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the delivery of TMR road infrastructure projects across North Queensland
• Manage construction activities across earthworks, drainage, pavements and associated civil packages
• Develop and monitor short-term programmes, lookaheads and construction schedules
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and site resources
• Work closely with Supervisors to plan and sequence construction activities
• Prepare and manage QA documentation, ITPs, lot records and technical submissions
• Ensure works comply with TMR specifications, drawings and project requirements
• Monitor quantities, productivity, project costs and forecastingAssist with procurement, subcontractor management and commercial reporting
• Prepare and manage RFIs, variations and progress claims
• Identify construction risks and implement practical solutions
• Maintain strong safety, environmental and quality standards
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders
• Support and mentor junior engineering personnel where required

About You

To succeed, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within Australian civil construction
• Strong background in road construction, earthworks, pavements and drainage
• Previous TMR project delivery experience highly regarded
• Sound understanding of construction methodology, programming and site coordination
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple construction work fronts
• Strong knowledge of QA systems, ITPs and project documentation
• Commercial awareness including procurement, forecasting and cost control
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to project delivery
• Willingness to work FIFO from South East Queensland to North Queensland

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a good attitude who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to continue developing their career.

Benefits

• A salary package up to $145k + super + project uplift
• FIFO opportunities from South East Queensland to North Queensland
• Deliver TMR road infrastructure projects
• Join an established and highly regarded civil contractor
• Supportive leadership team that genuinely invests in its people
• Strong pipeline of civil infrastructure projects
• Genuine opportunities to progress into Senior Project Engineer and beyond
• Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors
• Exposure to technically challenging road construction projects
• Long-term career stability within a growing business

Please note

Only candidates with local Australian based experience and working rights will be considered.

Additional information

• A salary package up to $145k + super + FIFO uplift
• Deliver TMR road infrastructure projects across North Queensland
• Supportive team, strong project pipeline and genuine career progression

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