Senior Project Engineer

Civil Mining & Construction; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DI/DO roster 5+2

Accommodation and project allowance

LAFHA

Fully maintained vehicle

Job summary

Civil Mining & Construction seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead the Landslip Remediation project in Lismore. You will oversee debris extraction, micro-pile installation and retaining wall works, coordinating with the Project Director to drive safety, schedule and cost outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with 10+ years’ experience, hands-on leadership, and a proven track record in infrastructure delivery and HSEQ compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer with 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• Delivery of infrastructure projects with exposure to bulk earthworks, drainage and culverts in road/rail environments.
• Procurement and management of external suppliers; management of infrastructure.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.
• Understanding of HSEQ management systems, compliance and reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the scope of work with defined methods and deliver per project schedule.
• Maintain and update the contract program and notifications of EOTs or delays.
• Monitor project financials including forecasting and cost controls.
• Provide daily advice to field operations to meet targets.
• Identify and report significant risks and opportunities under the head contract.
• Develop and retain people to produce high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure HSEQ objectives are set, shared and adhered to.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Technical civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About CMC.

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW.

About the role

CMC has career building opportunity for a talented and driven Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of our major Landslip Remediation project for the city of Lismore. The work involves the extraction of landslide debris, the installation of micro-piles, and the construction of retaining walls to stabilise the slopes.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Director, you will have the autonomy to lead your team and influence project outcomes by utilising your strong commercial, project management, and technical engineering skills.

• Attend to the scope of work assigned with defined work methods and deliver the work in accordance with total project schedule; delivery of scope of works in accordance with total project schedule
• Maintain and update the contract program, including productivity unit and ensuring the timely notification of EOT's or delays
• Monitor and review the project task financial outcomes including project monthly forecasting and short-term cost controls
• Provide daily advice and support to field operations to ensure that daily targets are consistent with overall project targets
• Understand the obligations and rights under the head contract to identify, control, mitigate and report significant risks and opportunities
• Develop and retain people to produce high quality project outcomes
• Ensure project HSEQ objectives are set, shared and adhered to create an exemplary safety culture

About you

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer with 10 + years post qualification experience.
• Previous experience with landslip remediation works highly desirable although not essential.
• Delivery of infrastructure projects, with exposure to Bulk Earthworks, Drainage and Culverts in a road or rail construction environment.
• Procurement and management of external suppliers; and Management of infrastructure.
• Passion for teamwork and delivering on tight deadlines
• Excellent time management and prioritisation
• Understanding of HSEQ management systems, compliance, and reporting procedures

What we’re offering

• DI/DO 5 and 2 Roster
• Accommodation, Project Allowance and LAFHA
• Fully maintained vehicle

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