PROJECT ENGINEER | BRISBANE
Major Brisbane ****-Related Development
Project Engineer Junior Project Manager / Project Manager Pathway
Mining, Resources, Infrastructure & FIFO Backgrounds Encouraged
A nationally recognised Australian construction group with a substantial portfolio of complex major projects is building its prospective delivery team for one of Brisbane's most significant future construction programs. The opportunity is associated with a major multi-building development at Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, forming part of the infrastructure and accommodation program supporting Brisbane ****.
We are seeking experienced Project Engineers who can take genuine ownership of major construction packages and have the technical, commercial and leadership capability to progress into Project Management.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager / Project Manager, you will:
Manage allocated buildings, project zones or major trade packages
Coordinate structural, civil, façade, architectural and building services packages
Manage packages from procurement through construction, commissioning and handover
Review design documentation and identify constructability issues, scope gaps and interface risks
Manage RFIs, shop drawings, technical submissions and design approvals
Coordinate consultants, engineers, subcontractors and site teams
Support trade procurement, Scope of Works, tender reviews and subcontractor assessments
Work closely with Contract Administrators across package costs, variations and commercial matters
Manage subcontractors against programme, quality, safety and technical requirements
Coordinate ITPs, inspections, hold points, testing and QA
Assist with construction planning, sequencing, temporary works and logistics
Identify programme, procurement and design constraints before they impact delivery
Support project reporting, forecasting and programme management
Provide leadership to Site Engineers,



Graduates and Cadets as applicable
What We're Looking For
Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
Experience as a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer within construction, infrastructure, mining or resources
Solid structural, civil and/or major construction knowledge
Demonstrated ownership of significant construction or subcontract packages
Strong capability across design coordination, procurement, programming, QA and delivery
Commercial awareness and ability to work effectively alongside Contract Administration teams
Strong subcontractor management, communication and problem-solving capability
Ability to operate effectively within a large, fast‐paced project environment with multiple concurrent work fronts
Candidates who can readily operate across both Project Engineering and commercial/CA responsibilities will be particularly attractive.
Mining, resources, infrastructure and FIFO Project Engineers are encouraged to apply where their major-project delivery experience is transferable to complex building construction.
Career Progression
This role offers a genuine pathway for Project Engineers ready to take broader project responsibility and progress toward Junior Project Manager and ultimately Project Manager positions. We are looking for candidates with the ambition and capability to move beyond pure engineering coordination and develop into broader project delivery leadership.
The Opportunity
This represents the opportunity to potentially contribute to a major Brisbane ****-related development while establishing a long-term career with a major Australian construction business. For the right Project Engineer, the attraction extends beyond the scale and profile of the project - it provides the opportunity to take ownership of significant packages, broaden commercial and delivery capability and progress into Project Management. All expressions of interest and discussions will be treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Project Engineer - Brisbane
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