Job Description

Site-Based Project Engineer - Civil Infrastructure (Mining)

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Location: Bowen Basin, QLD (FIFO)
n Job Type: Full-time Permanent
n Roster: FIFO 5/2, 10/4, 2/1

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About the Company

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Our client is a well-established Australian civil contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the resources, transport and infrastructure sectors. With a healthy project pipeline and a commitment to safety, quality and career development, they offer long-term opportunities for engineers looking to build their careers in the mining and heavy civil space.

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The Role

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a major civil infrastructure project on a Queensland mine site. Working closely with the Project Manager and site team, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse range of civil works while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

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Key responsibilities:

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- Manage and coordinate daily site activities, subcontractors and project resources.
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- Oversee project planning, programming, cost control and procurement.
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- Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental requirements.
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- Prepare and manage project documentation including RFIs, ITPs, SWMS, progress claims and reporting.
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- Liaise with clients,



consultants and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
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- Mentor Site Engineers and contribute to the ongoing development of the project team.
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What We're Looking For

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To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

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- Previous experience as a Project Engineer delivering civil infrastructure projects.
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- Experience working on mine site or heavy civil projects, ideally within the resources sector.
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- Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, concrete, roadworks and civil infrastructure construction.
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- A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
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- Strong commercial awareness with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced site environment and lead project delivery teams.
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What's On Offer

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Our client offers:

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- Competitive salary package with FIFO benefits.
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- FIFO roster to a major Bowen Basin project.
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- Long-term career progression with a contractor that has a strong pipeline of secured work.
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- Opportunity to work on technically challenging civil infrastructure projects within the mining sector.
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- Supportive team culture with a genuine focus on safety and career development.
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Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

📌 Project Engineer (Civil Mining) (Queensland)
🏢 Zenith Executive Search
📍 Queensland