Own major subdivision projects in Mackay with a growing civil contractor. Real autonomy, hands on delivery and a pathway to step up as business grows.

21st September, 2026

We're working with a well established civil contractor delivering a range of urban and residential civil projects across the Mackay region.

They're looking for a Project Engineer or experienced Site Engineer who understands how subdivisions and urban civil projects are actually delivered and wants a long term opportunity in the region.

The immediate project is a large residential development approximately 30 minutes south of Mackay, with further work across the region providing plenty of opportunity beyond the initial project.

The Role This is a hands on engineering position working closely with the Project Manager and Supervisors to keep delivery moving across your own areas of responsibility.

You'll be involved in:

- Planning and coordinating day to day works with the PM and site team
- Running your own sections of the project with a valuable level of autonomy
- Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring delivery, quality and programme
- Supporting procurement, purchase orders, variations, claims and forecasting




- Managing RFIs, QA documentation and engineering requirements
- Monitoring costs and identifying delivery issues before they become problems

The projects cover a broad range of urban civil works including residential subdivisions, earthworks, roads, drainage, sewer and water reticulation, pavements, kerb and channel, concrete and associated civil infrastructure.

What You Bring

- Civil Engineering degree with solid civil construction experience
- Experience delivering subdivisions, land development or urban civil projects
- Ideally 3+ years' experience across earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities or general civil construction
- Good understanding of programme, cost and commercial delivery
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deal confidently with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site crews
- Australian work rights and current driver's licence

The Opportunity

This is a long term opportunity with a contractor that has an ongoing pipeline of work across the Mackay region.

$120,000 to $150,000 + super + car

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📌 Site Engineer / Project Engineer (Mackay Regional)
🏢 Verra Recruitment
📍 Mackay Regional