Senior Project Engineer Sunshine Coast Regional

We are currently partnering with a leading civil contractor to appoint a Senior Project Engineer to join their growing delivery team on the Sunshine Coast. This is a key site-based role supporting the successful delivery of major civil infrastructure projects across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a high-impact role with strong autonomy, career progression, and exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary civil works.

The Chance

You will play a critical role in the delivery of civil infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, and client representatives to ensure safe, on-time, and high-quality outcomes.

Projects will typically include bulk earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities, and general civil construction works across a major program of works.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day engineering functions across live civil construction projects

Coordinate design, construction methodology, and temporary works support

Manage QA systems, ITPs, subcontractor compliance, and project documentation

Support planning, programming, and cost tracking activities

Assist with procurement, subcontractor coordination, and material scheduling

Drive HSE compliance across all site activities

Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and client stakeholders

Provide technical guidance to site engineers and junior staff

Contribute to project reporting, forecasting, and risk management

About You

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

5+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure or construction delivery

Strong understanding of site-based engineering and project execution

Experience across roads, earthworks, drainage or utilities highly regarded

Confident managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts

Solid communication and stakeholder management skills

Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced site environment

What’s on Offer

Chance to work with a well-resourced, national infrastructure contractor

Robust pipeline of secured projects on the Sunshine Coast and SE QLD region

Clear pathway into Project Manager or broader leadership roles

Competitive salary package aligned to experience

Supportive team culture with strong engineering leadership

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