Job Description
Senior Project Engineer – Civil Utilities
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Oakridge Services is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to take a key role in the delivery of complex civil utilities projects across Southeast Queensland.
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This is a predominantly site-based role, suited to a capable, hands-on engineer who wants to be directly involved in construction delivery, take greater ownership of project outcomes and progress toward a Project Management role within a growing civil construction business.
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About the Role
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Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the engineering, planning, commercial and operational delivery of defined work packages from preconstruction through construction, commissioning and closeout.
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The role will be predominantly site-based across projects in Southeast Queensland, working closely with Site Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen and construction crews while maintaining regular engagement with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading the coordination and delivery of civil utilities work packages, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
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Developing construction methodologies, staging plans, short-term programs and look-aheads, and identifying constraints before they impact delivery.
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Providing technical guidance to site teams and resolving design, constructability and site issues.
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Managing RFIs, design changes, technical queries and interfaces with clients, designers and other stakeholders.
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Monitoring project costs, productivity and progress, including forecasting, cost-to-complete and financial reporting to the Project Manager.
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Identifying, preparing and managing variations, scope changes and other contractual entitlements.
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Managing procurement, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project cost, quality, safety and programme requirements.
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Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontract resources to meet project delivery targets.
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Managing project quality requirements including ITPs, inspections, testing, hold points, NCRs and handover documentation.
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Supporting the development and implementation of Project Management Plans, SWMS, environmental controls and project-specific procedures.
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Ensuring compliance with Oakridge Services' safety, environmental and quality systems and ISO *****, ISO ***** and ISO **** requirements.
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Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
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Mentoring Site Engineers and supporting the development of project delivery capability across the business.
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Proactively identifying project risks, opportunities and improvements and working with the Project Manager to implement appropriate actions.
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About You
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We are looking for a practical, commercially aware engineer with strong civil construction and utilities experience who is comfortable working predominantly in a site environment and close to the construction teams delivering the work.
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Ideally, you will have:
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A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification, supported by relevant civil construction experience.
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5+ years' experiencein project engineering, preferably within civil utilities or infrastructure construction.
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Experience delivering water, wastewater, pipelines, drainage or associated civil infrastructure projects.
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Strong understanding of construction methodology, temporary works, sequencing, planning and site delivery.
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Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, forecasting, procurement and subcontractor performance.
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Experience with variations, RFIs, scope changes and construction contract administration.




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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and field crews.
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Sound commercial judgement and the ability to identify issues early and develop practical solutions.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work fronts.
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A genuine commitment to safety, quality and environmental performance.
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A hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside site teams to support successful project delivery.
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The ambition and capability to progress into a Project Management role as Oakridge Services continues to grow.
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Experience working on brownfield utilities, live services, pipeline construction, water or wastewater infrastructure will be highly regarded.
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About Oakridge Services
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At Oakridge Services, our people are central to our success. We are building a business where people are trusted to take ownership, make decisions and contribute directly to project outcomes.
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We offer:
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A strong pipeline of civil utilities and infrastructure projects across Southeast Queensland.
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A predominantly site-based role with direct involvement in construction delivery.
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Genuine responsibility and ownership rather than a narrowly defined engineering role.
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Direct exposure to project management, commercial management and client relationships.
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Opportunities to progress into Project Management as the business grows.
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A practical and collaborative working workplace where good ideas are encouraged.
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A family-friendly culture built around respect, honesty, equality and the wellbeing of our people.
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Long-term career opportunities with a growing civil construction business.
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If you are an experienced Project Engineer ready to step into a senior delivery role — or an established Senior Project Engineer looking for greater ownership and a clear pathway into Project Management — we would like to hear from you.

📌 Senior Project Engineer - Civil Utilities (Tasmania)
🏢 Oakridge Services
📍 Tasmania