FIFO usually means giving up half your weekends. This role doesn’t.
If you’re a Project Engineer looking to gain Tier 1 experience on a major TMR infrastructure project—without committing to a traditional 2:1 roster—this prospect is well worth considering.
Empowered Recruitment is partnering with a leading Tier 1 civil contractor delivering a significant road infrastructure project in Central Queensland.
Fly from Brisbane Airport on Monday and return home Friday, with flights, accommodation and meals included. You’ll receive a competitive package, gain genuine major-project exposure and still keep your weekends free.
The Prospect
You’ll take ownership of your work fronts across a technically varied road infrastructure project, with exposure to roadworks, structures, earthworks, drainage and associated civil packages.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and daily site activities
Managing short-term planning, programming and key milestones
Monitoring costs, productivity, forecasts and variations
Preparing and managing ITPs, RFIs and quality documentation
Ensuring works meet TMR, safety, environmental and quality requirements
Working closely with Supervisors,
Senior Engineers and Project Managers
Identifying issues early and keeping delivery moving
About You
You’ll be a site-focused Project Engineer who enjoys being close to the work and taking responsibility for delivery.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
A degree in Civil Engineering
Project Engineer experience across roads or major civil infrastructure
Strong subcontractor and work-front management capability
Experience across cost control, forecasting, QA and programming
A practical, solutions-focused approach
The ability to commit to the Monday-to-Friday FIFO arrangement
Why This Role?
$140,000–$170,000 salary plus project uplift
Monday–Friday FIFO with every weekend at home
Flights from Brisbane, accommodation and meals included
Major TMR exposure with a leading Tier 1 contractor
Strong pipeline of work offering genuine long-term security
Well-resourced and experienced project team
Transparent pathway toward Senior Project Engineer
This is an opportunity to add genuine Tier 1 project experience to your CV without spending weeks away from home.
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