Job Description

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.

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21st September, 2026

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

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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.

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

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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.

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You'll be involved in:

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- Planning and coordinating day to day works with the PM and site team
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- Running your own sections of the project with a good level of autonomy
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- Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring delivery, quality and programme
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- Supporting procurement, purchase orders, variations, claims and forecasting
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- Managing RFIs, QA documentation and engineering requirements
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- Monitoring costs and identifying delivery issues before they become problems
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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.

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What You Bring

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

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

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

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