Job Description
Premier Commercial Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a leading civil contractor delivering a major bulk earthworks project.
This is a long-term prospect on a flagship job with years of runway ahead of it.
The role is DIDO / FIFO ex Brisbane on a 2:1 roster.
It offers the rare combination of a genuinely large-scale earthworks package and the security of ongoing, multi-year work.
About the Role
You will take day-to-day ownership of engineering delivery on site, working closely with the project manager, supervisors, commercial team, client and subcontractors to drive production, quality and programme.
This is a hands-on site position requiring strong civil earthworks knowledge, commercial awareness, and the confidence to make decisions under pressure across the full life of the project.
Key Responsibilities
Lead site engineering for bulk earthworks and associated civil works, from planning through execution and close-out
Develop and control construction methodologies, staging plans, short-term look-aheads and the detailed works programme
Coordinate survey, set-out, hold points, ITPs and as-constructed records to maintain quality and compliance
Manage RFIs, technical queries, design coordination and constructability issues with the client, superintendent and consultants
Drive daily and weekly production, haul planning, cut/fill balance and resource utilisation
Support subcontract management, including scope definition, engagement, performance monitoring and close-out
Work with the commercial team on quantities, variations,



delay events and contemporaneous records
Uphold rigorous safety, environmental and quality outcomes on a live earthworks site
Maintain constructive relationships with the client, superintendent, project team and subcontractors
About You
You are a proven Project Engineer with a strong civil earthworks background.
You bring technical credibility on site, discipline in the records, and the ability to keep a major package moving with minimal oversight.
5–10 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Site Engineer on civil or bulk earthworks projects
Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in bulk earthworks, including cut/fill, haul, treatment, compaction and associated civil works
Sound working knowledge of construction programming, quality systems, ITPs and site documentation
Commercial awareness: quantities, variations, delay records and contract administration on live projects
Clear, decisive communicator able to operate effectively across site, subcontractors and client
Current C-class driver's licence and Construction Industry White Card
Willingness to work a DIDO / FIFO 2:1 roster ex Brisbane
What We Offer
Long-term security on a major, well-resourced bulk earthworks project
Attractive DIDO / FIFO package — 2:1 roster accommodation provided
The opportunity to take real engineering ownership on a flagship civil project
Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
Professional support from Premier Commercial Solutions while embedded in a high-performing project team

📌 Project Engineer - Bulk Earthworks (Queensland)
🏢 Premier Commercial Solutions
📍 Queensland