Senior Project Engineer | 5/2 DIDO | Road & Bridges (Brisbane)

A leading Tier 2 national civil contractor has recently secured a major $100M+ infrastructure project and is now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the team in a key leadership capacity. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role on a high-profile disaster recovery project involving large-scale road and drainage upgrades, slope stabilisation works, and bridge repair packages across regional Queensland.

Operating on a Monday-Friday (5/2) DIDO roster, the project is located approximately 3 hours from Brisbane and will run for the next 15 months, with strong future project continuity across QLD and NSW upon completion.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will lead the project engineering function across multiple work fronts while managing both Project Engineers and Site Engineers on site. This position will suit a commercially astute Senior Project Engineer who enjoys balancing technical delivery, stakeholder management, and client-facing responsibilities on complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate day-to-day engineering activities across the project
- Manage and mentor Project Engineers and Site Engineers
- Drive project delivery in accordance with programme, budget, and quality targets
- Ensure works are delivered to TMR and/or TfNSW specifications
- Oversee planning, procurement, subcontractor management, and cost control functions
- Manage RFIs, variations, forecasting, reporting, and contractual correspondence
- Maintain strong day-to-day interfaces with the client and key stakeholders
- Support commercial outcomes through proactive project management and risk mitigation
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards About You

To be considered for the role, you will possess:

- 8+ years' experience within civil construction/infrastructure projects
- Proven experience delivering road infrastructure upgrades and associated civil works
- Strong knowledge of TMR and/or TfNSW specifications
- Previous experience in a Senior Project Engineer or similar leadership role
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and client-facing experience
- Robust leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What's On Offer

- Opportunity to work on a landmark $100M+ infrastructure project
- Above-market salary package
- Site uplift for the duration of the project
- 5/2 DIDO roster (Monday-Friday)
- On-site accommodation provided
- Meal allowance and fully maintained vehicle included
- Long-term career security with a nationally recognised contractor
- Future regional infrastructure project opportunities across QLD and NSW This role presents an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Engineer looking to take ownership of a major infrastructure package while joining a contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work. For a confidential discussion or to express interest, apply now or contact us directly. Please call Rory on 0428 026 703 or email

Senior Project Engineer | 5/2 DIDO | Road & Bridges

Brisbane Posted about 23 hours ago

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