Senior Project Engineer

Georgiou; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Prayer rooms

Georgiou Perks discounts

Annual reviews

Career development

Job summary

Georgiou, now part of STRABAG SE, invites applications for a Senior Project Engineer to join our civil and engineering teams on the Wave Stage 1 Brownfield package in Beerwah. The role will be based in Fortitude Valley until April and then site-based in Beerwah.

You will monitor progress, manage budgets, lead engineers, and coordinate contractors while upholding safety and quality. A Civil Engineering degree and rail project experience are preferred; we offer training, mentoring, and a

Qualifications

• Tertiary Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience on rail projects is highly regarded.
• Strong project engineering and management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress on quality, timelines and budgets with regular reporting to Project Manager.
• Demonstrate financial acumen when making decisions and manage sub-contractors.
• Prepare scopes of works and manage commercial arrangements with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Mentor and lead a team of project and site engineers.
• Promote safety culture and ensure safe work practices on site.

Skills

Project engineering

Rail experience

Contract management

Team leadership

Financial management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Join Georgiou and Beerwah Coast Connect Alliance for the Wave Stage 1 Brownfield package as a Senior Project Engineer to join our civil and engineering teams. This package delivers critical upgrades at Beerwah, including heavy rail works, a major station overhaul, and seamless integration with the North Coast Line and the Beerburrum–Nambour Rail Upgrade. The role will be based in Fortitude Valley untill April and will be site based in Beerwah for the remainder of the project.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Georgiou—now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe’s largest construction technology groups—you’ll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity. For nearly 50 years, we’ve built Australia’s infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.

With Georgiou’s local knowledge and experience and STRABAG’s forward-thinking innovation, we’re delivering projects that connect communities, develop people, and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.

• Build impact that lasts – work on iconic projects shaping Australian communities.
• Grow without limits – access world‑class training, mentoring, and career pathways across Australia and STRABAG’s global network.
• Flexibility that works for you – enjoy wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, and support to help you stay connected to life beyond work.
• Belong and be supported – inclusive facilities like free hygiene products, parental and prayer rooms, and wellbeing programs.
• A culture that cares – our values of Care, Integrity, and Excellence guide everything we do.
• Reward for your work – competitive packages, annual reviews, and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform.

What you’ll do (but not limited to):

• Monitor project progress in terms of quality, timeliness and budgets including regular program review and report to the Project Manager
• Demonstrate financial management skills and commercial acumen when making decisions
• Prepare scope of works, and effectively manage commercial arrangements or sub‑contractors
• Manage consultant, subcontractor & supplier procurement, ensuring comprehensive scope of works are prepared and included in the tender documentation
• Manage and mentor a team of project, site and graduate engineers
• Demonstrate sound people management skills by managing work and performance of subcontractors to achieve outcomes
• Directly influence the safety culture through the promotion of safe work practices to all project personnel to create an exemplary safety culture aligned to the values of 'Safety is My Way'

What you’re good at:

• Strong and demonstrated experience in project engineering and a working knowledge of project management
• Strong prior project experiencein buildings, structures, substantiallifts, FRP and concrete decks.
• Prior experience on Rail projects highly regarded.
• Competent in planning and organising work schedules and a demonstrated ability to deliver to timelines
• Proven experience in project engineering with project management knowledge and understanding with experience in the construction engineering sector
• Ability to provide active professional direction to supervise management of works contracts, monitor contractor progress and effectively negotiate variations, claims and other issues
• Ability to anticipate, identify and respond to project risks and issues. Including completing complex risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills which enable you to assist in resolution of client and key stakeholders’ concerns
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering with relevant years of experience in the construction industry

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team

We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists.

If you share our values, are driven by teamwork and innovation, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Contact Us

NSW - 02 8072 3600
QLD - 07 3319 4500
WA & NT - 08 9200 2500