Project Engineer

An established specialist civil infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Project Engineer.

Project Engineer | Tunnelling & Trenchless InfrastructureBrisbane | Civil Infrastructure | Interstate Project ExposureAn established specialist civil infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join its growing delivery team.Working across tunnelling, trenchless and underground infrastructure projects, you will support projects from planning and methodology development through to construction, commissioning and close-out.This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer looking to develop specialist technical expertise. Previous tunnelling experience would be highly regarded, however candidates coming from pipelines, utilities, water, wastewater, drainage, earthworks or broader civil infrastructure are encouraged to apply.
The Role

• Coordinating day-to-day engineering and project delivery activities
• Preparing SWMS, ITPs, Method Statements, technical reports, sketches and engineering documentation
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and subcontractor scopes
• Providing engineering support to supervisors and construction teams
• Reviewing geotechnical information and ground conditions to support construction methodology
• Assisting with the selection of plant, equipment and trenchless construction methods
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, plant and materials
• Managing inspections, hold points, QA documentation and project records
• Assisting with RFIs, NCRs, technical changes and engineering issues
• Monitoring project milestones, construction progress and deliverables
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities, including material and equipment requirements
• Ensuring works comply with relevant HSEQ, environmental, quality and engineering requirements
• Assisting with audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing practical engineering solutions when site conditions or project requirements change

About YouTo be successful, you will ideally have:

• Degree qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Approximately 2–5+ years' experience within civil construction or infrastructure
• Contractor-side Project Engineer or Site Engineer experience
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site delivery
• Experience preparing technical and QA documentation
• Exposure to SWMS, ITPs, Method Statements, RFIs and NCRs
• An understanding of geotechnical principles and working with varying ground conditions
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and work effectively with site teams
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to project delivery
• Experience across tunnelling, trenchless construction, microtunnelling, pipe jacking, HDD, pipelines, underground utilities, drainage, water or wastewater infrastructure will be particularly well regarded.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to join a specialist civil infrastructure contractor
• Exposure to technically challenging tunnelling and trenchless projects
• Develop expertise in a specialist area of the civil construction market
• Work closely with experienced project and operational leadership
• Variety across engineering, project delivery, methodology and site operations
• Interstate project exposure
• LAFHA and accommodation provided when working on applicable interstate projects
• Long-term opportunity to develop your career within specialist infrastructure delivery

If you're a Project Engineer or experienced Site Engineer looking for your next step and want exposure to complex underground infrastructure, tunnelling and trenchless construction, this is an opportunity worth exploring.Please apply, or reach out to Curtis Knight, who is overseeing this role.curtis.knight@hays.com.au

Only candidates who have full working rights in Australia will be considered for this role.#3027513