Senior Project Engineer | $40M Civil Package | 2/1 DIDO

CGC Recruitment; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Remote project environment

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the engineering function on a major civil and energy upgrade project in Queensland. The role oversees 2 Project Engineers and 3 Site Engineers, delivering a $40M civil package over 12–15 months on a remote project site.

You will manage planning, cost control, coordination with subcontractors, and design integration while mentoring the engineering team and ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery in a remote, camp-supported

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-graduate experience delivering complex civil projects.
• Civil Engineering degree required with proven leadership in delivery.
• Experience with mid-tier civil contractors is preferred.
• Strong background in self-performed civil construction.
• Experience across roads, drainage, concrete and bulk earthworks.
• Excellent commercial and project management capability.
• Hands-on engineering and project delivery mindset.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams on remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering function across the project and ensure successful delivery of packages.
• Oversee planning, programming, cost control, subcontractor management and procurement.
• Coordinate design and ensure safety, quality and technical delivery.
• Manage a team of project and site engineers and provide leadership on site.

Skills

8+ years experience

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Project delivery

Remote project delivery

Self-performed civil work

Roads & drainage

Concreting & earthworks

Commercial & PM

Mentoring teams

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Major Civil & Energy Upgrade

$40M Civil Package | 2/1 DIDO | 12-15 Month Project | Camp Accommodation Provided

Make Your Mark on a Major $40M Civil Project

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a leading mid-tier civil contractor delivering some of Queensland's most complex infrastructure projects across roads, bridges, rail and renewable energy.

With a strong pipeline of work and significant recent project wins across Regional Queensland and South East Queensland, the business is continuing to grow from strength to strength.

They have recently commenced a $40M civil package as part of a major Energy Upgrade, located approximately 3 hours from Brisbane, and are now looking for a Senior Project Engineer to take a key leadership role in delivering the project over the next 12-15 months.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine opportunity to lead from the front and make your mark on a complex project from the early stages of delivery through to completion.

You will lead a team of:

• 2 x Project Engineers
• 3 x Site Engineers

Working closely with the Project Manager and broader delivery team, you will take ownership of the engineering function across the project and be responsible for the successful delivery of your packages.

The scope includes:

• Roads and bulk earthworks
• Stormwater
• Drainage
• Concrete works
• General civil infrastructure

You will be involved across the full spectrum of Senior Project Engineering responsibilities, including project planning, programming, cost control, subcontractor management, procurement, design coordination, quality, safety and technical delivery.

We're looking to speak with Senior Project Engineers with 8+ years' post-graduate experience who have a proven track record delivering complex civil infrastructure projects.

Ideal Candidate

Ideally, you'll have:

• A Civil Engineering degree
• 8+ years' post-graduate experience
• Proven experience delivering complex civil projects
• Experience working for a mid-tier civil contractor
• A strong background in self-performed civil construction
• Experience across roads, drainage, concrete and/or bulk earthworks
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor engineering teams
• Excellent commercial and project management capability
• A hands-on approach to engineering and project delivery
• The drive and commitment to work in a remote project environment

The project operates on a family-friendly 2/1 DIDO roster and is expected to run for the next 12-15 months.

This role will suit someone who is genuinely committed to working the 2/1 roster for the duration of the project and enjoys the challenge of working on complex projects in a remote environment.Camp-style accommodation is provided, with all accommodation costs covered by the client.

Benefits

• Take a senior leadership position on a $40M complex civil package
• Lead and develop a team of 5 Engineers
• Work for a growing and highly regarded mid-tier contractor
• Gain exposure to a major Energy Upgrade project
• Take ownership of significant project packages
• Work on a project with a 12-15 month pipelineEnjoy a family-friendly 2/1 roster
• Have accommodation and associated camp costs covered

If you're a Senior Project Engineer who is passionate about engineering, enjoys leading teams and wants the opportunity to make a genuine impact on a major project, this is an opportunity worth exploring.