Project Engineer - North Brisbane
Join a growing mid-tier civil contractor | Multiple projects | Clear pathway to Senior PE
A leading mid-tier civil contractor is continuing to grow across Southeast Queensland and is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team and support the delivery of multiple projects across Brisbane's Northside.
With a strong reputation for delivering complex civil projects across roads, bridges, rail and renewable energy, the business has secured a healthy pipeline of work and is continuing to expand its presence across the QLD market.
With several live projects across Brisbane's Northside — including bridge construction, pipeline installation and car park upgrades — this is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer who wants variety, autonomy and a clear pathway into a Senior Project Engineer position.
The Opportunity
Working across 2-3 projects simultaneously, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day engineering requirements across a variety of civil construction packages.
You'll work closely with experienced Senior Engineers and Project Managers, giving you the support and mentorship required to develop your technical and commercial capabilities while being trusted with genuine project responsibility.
The role will include
Day-to-day Project Engineering responsibilities across multiple projects
Supporting the delivery of complex civil construction works
Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
Procurement, programming and planning
Cost tracking and project reporting
QA, ITPs, inspections and technical documentation
Design coordination and resolving technical issues
Managing RFIs, variations and project correspondence
Supporting project delivery from planning through to completion
Working closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers and Supervisors




Taking ownership of engineering outcomes and driving projects forward
About You
We're looking to speak with qualified Civil Engineers with 3+ years' post-graduate experience who have a proven background in delivering civil construction projects.
Ideally, you'll have experience working for a mid-tier contractor that self-performs its works and be comfortable operating in a rapid-paced construction environment where engineers are expected to take ownership and make decisions.
You'll ideally have
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
3+ years' post-graduate civil construction experience
Proven experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects
Strong technical and commercial understanding
Experience working closely with subcontractors and site teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously
Ambition to progress into a Senior Project Engineer position
The business is growing significantly across SE QLD, and this role has been created to support that growth.
You'll get
Long-term job security with a growing contractor
Exposure to multiple challenging civil projects
The opportunity to work across 2-3 projects
Strong support from experienced Senior Engineers and Project Managers
Clear career progression into a Senior Project Engineer role
Genuine autonomy and ownership over your projects
The opportunity to make decisions and have real project accountability
A varied workload across bridges, pipelines, roads and civil infrastructure
The chance to join a business with a strong pipeline of work across SE QLD
If you're a Project Engineer looking for your next step with a contractor that can offer genuine progression, project variety and long-term opportunity, this is a role worth exploring.
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📌 Project Engineer | North Side | Tier 3 Contractor (Brisbane)
🏢 CGC Recruitment
📍 Brisbane