Senior Project Manager

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 14:7

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting has been exclusively engaged to appoint a Senior Project Engineer to lead electrical scopes on a major regional Queensland energy project. This site-based role operates on a 14:7 FIFO roster (Roma via bus) and offers a long-term opportunity with clear ownership of delivery and KPIs.

You’ll review IFC drawings, manage cost forecasting, coordinate stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers, with a strong leadership team supporting your growth and success on high‑visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 5+ years in civil, energy, or oil & gas construction.
• Experience with electrical scopes, site-based delivery, and high-volume works.
• Confidence interpreting technical drawings and advising field teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the engineering planning and delivery of electrical scopes across LSTU work fronts
• Reviewing IFC drawings, specs, and schedules – and translating them into execution
• Managing construction trackers and package-level scheduling
• Forecasting costs and monitoring progress against commercial KPIs
• Investigating and resolving onsite safety, quality, or environmental issues
• Supporting junior engineers and site teams
• Coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure milestones and compliance are met

Skills

Electrical delivery

Site-based execution

Stakeholder coordination

Technical drawing interpretation

MS Office & scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Electrical Focus (FIFO)

Surat Basin | 14:7 FIFO Roster (Fly to Roma + Bus to Site)

Long-Term Opportunity | Electrical & LSTU Scope

Aequalis Consulting has been exclusively engaged to appoint a Senior Project Engineerto support a high-profile energy project in regional Queensland. This is a career-defining rolefor an experienced site-based engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex scopes, working closely with construction teams, and driving real results in the field.

With a strong pipeline of future work, this is a project where your performance will be seen – and rewarded. It’s a great time to join a team that values smarts, pace, and practical problem-solving.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the engineering planning and delivery of electrical scopes across LSTU work fronts
• Reviewing IFC drawings, specs, and schedules – and translating them into execution
• Managing construction trackers and package-level scheduling
• Forecasting costs and monitoring progress against commercial KPIs
• Investigating and resolving onsite safety, quality, or environmental issues
• Supporting junior engineers and site teams
• Coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure milestones and compliance are met

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical)
• 5+ yearsof experience in the civil, energy, or oil & gas construction sectors
• Previous exposure to electrical scopes, site-based delivery, and high-volume works
• Experience with HDPE or pipeline and lease work (highly regarded)
• Confidence interpreting technical drawings and advising field teams
• Strong MS Office and scheduling tool skills
• Comfortable working a 100% site-based roster– 14:7 FIFO (Roma + bus to site)

What’s On Offer

• $185K base + super + 15% upliftfor FIFO
• Ongoing role with strong project pipeline and great leadership team
• Work with a contractor that invests in their people and backs high performers
• High-visibility project – get your name on something that matters

About Aequalis Consulting

At Aequalis Consulting, we’re more than just a recruitment agency—we’re your career partner. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in connecting talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions, and values. Whether you’re looking for a permanent position, a contract role, or an executive placement, we’re here to support you at every step of your career journey. Join us and discover the next exciting chapter in your professional life.