Senior Engineer (Civil)

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a Senior Engineer (Civil) to lead multiple road infrastructure projects from planning through delivery in the Delivery and Operations team. You will manage contracts, oversee performance and ensure safety and quality while guiding engineering teams.

Applicants should have a Washington Accord accredited degree in Civil Engineering, be a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), and hold a current Class C driver's

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing civil infrastructure projects and programs.
• Strong contract administration and construction management expertise.
• Ability to provide sound engineering advice and informed decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to mentor others.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of road construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects.
• Manage Routine Maintenance and Performance Contracts and other infrastructure delivery contracts.
• Provide technical advice and engineering support for planning, design, construction and maintenance activities.
• Undertake tendering, estimating and contract administration activities.
• Monitor project performance, quality, risk and compliance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and support engineering and project teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract administration

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering advice

Education

Washington Accord accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

At Transport and Main Roads (TMR), you'll have the opportunity to deliver road infrastructure projects that support safer, stronger and more connected communities across Queensland. Working within the Delivery and Operations team, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects while providing technical expertise, contract management and leadership to engineering teams.What you'll do:As a Senior Engineer (Civil), you'll take ownership of multiple road infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery. You'll manage contracts, oversee project performance and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.You will:- Lead the delivery of road construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects.- Manage Routine Maintenance and Performance Contracts and other infrastructure delivery contracts.- Provide technical advice and engineering expertise to support planning, design, construction and maintenance activities.- Undertake tendering, estimating and contract administration activities.- Monitor project performance, quality, risk and compliance requirements.- Build strong relationships with contractors, clients and stakeholders.- Lead, mentor and support engineering and project teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.What we're looking for:We're seeking an experienced engineer who combines strong technical capability with proven project delivery and leadership experience.You will bring:- Demonstrated experience managing civil infrastructure projects and programs.- Strong contract administration and construction management expertise.- The ability to provide sound engineering advice and make informed decisions.- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to develop and support others.- A commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.Why join TMR?Every project you deliver helps connect communities and improve the lives of Queenslanders. At TMR, you'll work alongside experienced professionals on projects that have a visible and lasting impact.To be successful in this role, you will possess:- A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia.- Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).- A current Class C driver's licence.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705877/26Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.