Job Description
FIFO usually means giving up half your weekends. This role doesn't.
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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 opportunity is well worth considering.
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Empowered Recruitment is partnering with a leading Tier 1 civil contractor delivering a significant road infrastructure project in Central Queensland.
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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.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and daily site activities
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Managing short-term planning, programming and key milestones
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Monitoring costs, productivity, forecasts and variations
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Preparing and managing ITPs, RFIs and quality documentation
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Ensuring works meet TMR, safety, environmental and quality requirements
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Working closely with Supervisors,



Senior Engineers and Project Managers
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Identifying issues early and keeping delivery moving
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About You
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You'll be a site-focused Project Engineer who enjoys being close to the work and taking responsibility for delivery.
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Ideally, you'll bring:
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A degree in Civil Engineering
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Project Engineer experience across roads or major civil infrastructure
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Robust subcontractor and work-front management capability
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Experience across cost control, forecasting, QA and programming
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A practical, solutions-focused approach
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The ability to commit to the Monday-to-Friday FIFO arrangement
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Why This Role?
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$140,000–$170,000 salary plus project uplift
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Monday–Friday FIFO with every weekend at home
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Flights from Brisbane, accommodation and meals included
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Major TMR exposure with a leading Tier 1 contractor
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Strong pipeline of work offering genuine long-term security
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Well-resourced and experienced project team
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Clear pathway toward Senior Project Engineer
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This is an opportunity to add genuine Tier 1 project experience to your CV without spending weeks away from home.
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📌 Project Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Empowered Recruitment
📍 Queensland