Posted 22d ago

Project Engineer

Empowered Recruitment Brisbane QLD

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$160,000 - $220,000

Key points we found

  • Coordinate and manage project delivery activities on site
  • Assist with planning, scheduling, and tracking project milestones
  • Manage subcontractors and suppliers to achieve program outcomes

Project Engineer | Regional TMR Project | Top $ on Offer

Looking for your next challenge on a major TMR project?

We’re partnering with a well-known and highly regarded civil contractor delivering a regional Queensland road/highway project and are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the team.

This is a standout opportunity to step into a key delivery role with a recognised brand, strong project pipeline, and top-end salary package on offer for the right person.

About the role

Working as part of an established project team, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of a significant TMR infrastructure package, supporting project execution across planning, programming, subcontractor coordination, cost control, and quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

  1. Coordinate and manage project delivery activities on site
  2. Assist with planning, scheduling, and tracking project milestones
  3. Manage subcontractors and suppliers to achieve program outcomes
  4. Monitor project costs, variations, and forecasting
  5. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
  6. Maintain strong communication across site and client stakeholders
  7. Support the Project Manager in delivering the project on time and within budget

About you

  1. Proven experience as a Project Engineer on civil infrastructure projects
  2. Strong background in roads, highways, or TMR projects
  3. Available to work on 10/4 or 2/1 rosters
  4. Ability to manage project documentation, costs, and subcontractor performance
  5. Strong understanding of QA, contract administration, and delivery processes
  6. Collaborative approach with the ability to work well in remote project environments
  7. Relevant engineering qualification

What’s on offer

  1. Opportunity to work on a major regional TMR project
  2. Top salary package for the right candidate
  3. Join a well-known brand with an excellent reputation in the market
  4. Strong pipeline of ongoing infrastructure work
  5. Genuine long-term career opportunity

If you’re a capable Project Engineer looking for a strong employer, a quality project, and an excellent package, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Skills
Cost Control
Documentation Management
Environmental standards
Highways
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Remote Work Adaptability
Roads
Safety Standards
Scheduling
Subcontractor coordination
TMR Projects

Perks & benefits
Genuine long-term career opportunity
Top salary package for the right candidate

More details
Date posted
26 May 2026
Category
Engineering
Occupation
Project Manager & Project Engineer
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Construction
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Bachelor's degree
Company size
201 to 1000

Empowered Recruitment

201 to 1000
Company size
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