Durack Civil is looking for a driven Project Engineer to join our Precontracts team, based from either the Gold Coast or Brisbane.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced civil Project Engineer looking to make the move from project delivery into estimating and precontracts.

Previous precontracts or estimating experience isn't essential. We're equally interested in delivery-based Engineers who understand civil construction, knows what it takes to build a job, and are keen to apply that knowledge to tenders and estimating.

You'll work closely with our experienced team of estimators across a strong pipeline of civil infrastructure projects throughout QLD, NSW, NT & WA.

What's in it for you

Opportunity to move from project delivery into estimating and precontracts

Be part of a growing civil contractor where your input makes a genuine difference

Exposure to a broad range of tenders and civil infrastructure projects

Work alongside experienced estimating, engineering and operational personnel

Strong opportunity for continued career progression

Competitive remuneration package

Gold Coast or Brisbane based

Join a young, dynamic and growing team

Qualifications & Capabilities Required

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or similar qualification

Civil construction experience, ideally gained in a Project Engineer or Site Engineer capacity

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quantities, drawings and specifications

Experience across roadworks, earthworks, drainage, pavements or similar civil infrastructure works highly regarded

TMR and local government experience highly regarded

Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

Confident working with subcontractors and suppliers





Strong communication and organisational skills

Current Driver Licence

Estimating or precontracts experience is advantageous, but not essential

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of tenders and cost estimates for civil construction projects

Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work

Complete quantity take-offs and assist with pricing construction activities

Develop construction methodologies and provide practical delivery input into tenders

Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier RFQs

Review supplier and subcontractor pricing and assist with tender comparisons

Identify project risks, opportunities and potential construction constraints

Assist with tender programmes, resourcing and project planning

Work closely with the delivery team to ensure estimates reflect practical construction methodologies

Participate in tender reviews and handovers to project delivery teams

Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders

Support the broader precontracts team across upcoming opportunities

About Durack Civil We are a civil contractor specialising in roadworks, pavements and stabilisation, drainage and culvert upgrades, and flood restoration works.

Based in South-East Queensland, we deliver projects throughout Queensland, including regional and remote areas.

With a strong pipeline of opportunities ahead, this role offers the chance to develop your career on the front end of projects while putting your practical construction experience to positive use.

If you're a Project Engineer who's spent a few years delivering jobs and you're ready to see the other side of the process, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Project Engineer – Precontracts (Brisbane)
🏢 Durack Civil
📍 Brisbane