- Government / Local Government
- Engineering
- QLD Regional
- Contract

Osborne Richardson are proud to partner with councils right across Queensland, and we've got a cracking opportunity with North Burnett Regional Council for an experienced Civil Works Engineer to join their Works team in Monto on an initial 3-month contract, starting ASAP, with extension likely.

This is a hands-on delivery role at Level 7-8 under the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award, reporting to the Civil Works Manager and responsible for delivering Council's transport, stormwater, and parks and open spaces services. If you love getting projects out of the ground in a regional community where your work makes a real difference, this one's for you.

What you'll be doing

- Identifying and scoping capital and operational projects from asset data and community and staff feedback
- Managing and coordinating delivery of approved projects in line with Council and statutory requirements
- Procuring goods and services under Local Government regulations, including preparing tender specifications
- Managing contracts as Contract Representative / Principal's Representative
- Overseeing site construction of awarded contracts and day labour works, including site inspections
- Preparing funding applications, budgets, project progress and management reports




- Engaging with government agencies, community members and contractors on project delivery
- Leading and supervising civil project staff, consultants and contractors

Essential criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or an equivalent qualification
2. At least 5 years' practical experience in a similar role
3. Proven track record delivering infrastructure projects to time, budget and quality
4. Demonstrated experience preparing tender specifications, managing contracts and running works programs
5. Experience managing and supervising civil project staff, consultants and contractors
6. Robust budget control, governance and risk management knowledge, plus practical WHS knowledge in a construction environment
7. Current unrestricted C Class driver's licence and a National Police Check

Local government experience and postgraduate project management qualifications are highly regarded.

What's on offer: an initial 3-month contract with extension likely, an ASAP start in Monto, competitive negotiable rate, and housing included for the duration.

If you're ready to bring your A game to a regional council that will genuinely value it, give Owen Millar a shout on ************ or email *****************.

Always happy to chat.

📌 Civil Works Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Osborne Richardson
📍 Queensland