Job Description

Project Engineer | Luxury High-Rise Residential (25+ Floors) | Gold Coast

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Position: Project Engineer

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Sector: High-Rise Residential

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Location: Gold Coast, QLD

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Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Opportunity n

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a proven Project Engineer to join one of South East Queensland’s premier Tier 2 builders. Recognized for delivering high-end, iconic developments and backed by an enviable project pipeline, this mid-tier powerhouse combines the commercial stability of a top-tier firm with the agility, site autonomy, and close-knit culture of a mid-tier leader.

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You will be embedded on-site on a flagship 25+ storey luxury residential tower on the Gold Coast. Featuring high-end architectural design, complex structural/civil packages, multi-level basement retention, and premium finishes, this landmark build requires a sharp, detailed, and ambitious Project Engineer to drive package delivery from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities n

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will take full ownership of key structural, services, or architectural fitout packages, ensuring quality, program, and financial milestones are met.

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- Package Management: Lead procurement, scope preparation, tender evaluations, and award of major trade packages (structures, façade, services, or high-end fitout).
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- Design & Constructability: Review consultant drawings, resolve constructability issues, drive Value Engineering (VE), and interface with design consultants to eliminate site delays.
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- Programming & Progress:



Monitor contractor performance against the master construction program, managing short-term look-aheads and site scheduling alongside the Site Manager.
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- Commercial & Financial Control: Administer variations, progress claims, RFIs, and scopes of work while working closely with the Commercial team.
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- Quality Assurance (QA) & Handover: Implement rigorous QA inspections to meet luxury residential finishing standards, managing defect rectification and final commissioning.
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- Safety & Compliance: Drive a strong safety culture on-site, ensuring strict compliance with Australian Standards, National Construction Code (NCC), and local authority requirements.
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About You n

To excel in this role, you will bring strong technical acumen, high attention to detail, and a track record of driving high-rise deliverables under fast-paced site conditions.

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- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
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- Experience: Minimum 3 to 6+ years of local construction experience in Australia, with demonstrated project history on multi-storey residential or commercial developments (experience on 15+ storeys preferred).
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- Technical Mastery: Solid understanding of structural systems, concrete frames, post-tensioning, building services, and high-end residential fitout standards.
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- Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, Aconex, Procore, or similar industry-standard project management software.
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- Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of SEQ subcontractor networks and Australian Standards/BCA compliance.
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- Soft Skills: Highly organized, proactive problem solver, with exceptional communication skills to manage subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives effectively.
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What’s on Offer nn
- Tier 1 Projects with Tier 2 Culture: Work on landmark, high-profile projects without getting lost in the corporate bureaucracy.
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- Competitive Package: Highly lucrative salary package benchmarked against market rates ($130,000 - $170,000 + Super, commensurate with experience).
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- Career Growth: Direct access to senior management and structured pathways into Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager roles.
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- Lifestyle & Location: Long-term Gold Coast project pipeline - enjoy the coastal lifestyle with job security close to home.
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- Supportive Environment: Team-oriented site team, well-resourced projects, and a focus on site safety and team culture.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Project Engineer (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Randstad - Australia
📍 City of Gold Coast