Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager

Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Abergeldie Bonus Scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

A leading civil contractor in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Pipeline Renewals team. This role offers the opportunity to advance into project management, leading teams and driving outcomes in pipeline rehabilitation projects. The ideal candidate should have significant project delivery experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to improve performance and team culture. The company values its employees and offers various benefits, including a bonus scheme connected to project successes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Project Engineer, preferably in sewer or wastewater projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams both on‑site and in the office.
• Commitment to safety, efficiency, and timely project delivery.
• Proactive mindset to improve performance and culture.
• Willingness to mentor other team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and manage client relationships on pipeline rehabilitation projects.
• Coordinate resources and oversee project delivery to ensure safety and adherence to budget.
• Shape project performance and step into broader leadership responsibilities.
• Coordinate resources, oversee programs and ensure safety, time and budget compliance.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Leadership skills

Proactive mindset

Mentoring

Mentoring

Job description

About Us

Abergeldie is a majority Australian owned civil contractor with over 30 years of experience delivering water, utilities, bridges, roads, rail, energy and community infrastructure projects. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability has positioned us as an industry leader, delivering the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities.

About Our Pipeline Renewals Team

The Pipeline Renewals team delivers end‑to‑end rehabilitation and replacement services across water, sewer and stormwater utility assets. With specialist experience in trenchless technology, pipe bursting, directional drilling and other leading technologies, we have a highly experienced Renewals team that provides strong technical solutions to our clients.

About The Opportunity

We’re looking for an ambitious Senior Project Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career as a Project Manager within our QLD Pipeline Renewals team in Brisbane. This is a genuine career progression opportunity where you’ll transition into a leadership role, taking full ownership of projects from planning through to delivery. In this role, you’ll lead teams, manage client relationships, and drive outcomes across pipeline rehabilitation works. Reporting to the Delivery Manager, you’ll coordinate resources, oversee programs, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll have the chance to shape project performance, step into broader leadership responsibilities, and make a real impact on your team and the business.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Experience as a Senior Project Engineer, ideally with a background in sewer or wastewater projects, and a readiness to step into a Project Manager role.
• Proven leadership skills, with the confidence to lead teams both on‑site and in the office.
• Strong project delivery experience, focused on safety, cost efficiency, and timely outcomes.
• A proactive mindset, with a drive to improve performance, processes, and team culture.
• A genuine interest in mentoring others and contributing to the development of your team.

Why you should work with us

Our people are what make Abergeldie successful, and we make sure that this is the kind of place where great people enjoy working for the long term. We have a range of employee benefits, including the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, where all eligible employees share in the benefits of the projects they have helped to deliver. When we deliver winning projects, we celebrate success together!