Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer In Civil Infrastructure Projects – Leadership role I NO Travel

Your new company

Join a highly respected infrastructure delivery organisation known for delivering premium civil infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW. With an outstanding reputation for quality, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, this business invests heavily in its people and projects — creating an environment where strong leaders thrive.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to step into a key leadership role at their North Gold Coast / Southern Brisbane-based office.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a career-defining role where you’ll step into a senior delivery position, taking ownership of key project components while supporting leadership across major transport and civil infrastructure programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil construction works
  • Manage and mentor Project Engineers, Site Engineers, and site teams
  • Oversee construction activities from initiation through to completion and handover
  • Administer contracts including variations, progress claims, and cost control
  • Work closely with supervisors, contractors, and consultants to ensure efficient delivery outcomes.
  • Monitor and manage programs, budgets, and construction risks
  • Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and quality standards
  • Provide accurate reporting on project progress, cost performance, and risks
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and construction innovation

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise a small team of engineers, technical and field staff
  • Manage the delivery of civil transport and civil infrastructure construction program
  • Oversee construction works from restart through to practical completion and defects
  • Act as the civil construction lead, coordinating contractors, superintendents and consultants
  • Manage contracts, variations, progress claims, claims and construction risk
  • Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality requirements
  • Proactively resolve construction issues to protect program and budget outcomes
  • Provide clear reporting on progress, cost, safety and risk to senior stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

You will have:
  • Degree qualification in Civil Engineering
  • Experiences as a Project or Senior Project Engineer
  • Strong background in transport and civil infrastructure construction
  • Demonstrated experience managing contractors and construction delivery programs
  • Proven leadership experience overseeing site‑based or delivery teams
  • Strong understanding of construction risk management, WHS and quality systems
  • Well-developed communication skills and stakeholder management capability
  • Familiarity with Queensland construction standards and contract forms


What you'll get in return

  • Senior delivery role with ownership of a substantial infrastructure program
  • Strong influence over construction outcomes and contractor performance
  • Long-term stability compared to project‑based contracting roles
  • Opportunity to lead, mentor and develop a dedicated delivery team
  • Competitive remuneration package reflective of a senior construction role

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sharona Webb now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 07 5412 1100 for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Construction
Location
QLD - Gold Coast
Specialism
Construction
Pay
Circa $220K Plus Package
Ref:
2990719

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Sharona Webb, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Maroochydore
Suite 3A, 57 The Esplanade

Telephone: 0753138264

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