Senior Project Engineer | Rail | Brisbane

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Join a trusted, family-owned civil contracting business with over 30 years of successful project delivery across Queensland. We're seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and support civil infrastructure upgrade works within the rail corridor.
 
About the Role
Based in Brisbane, you'll play a key role in planning, delivering, and overseeing a variety of civil construction projects within operational rail environments. You will work closely with our construction teams, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Site travel across Southeast Queensland and regional areas will be required as projects progress.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage civil infrastructure projects from tender through to completion.
  • Coordinate project planning, scheduling, and delivery within rail corridor environments.
  • Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Monitor budgets, cost forecasting, and project reporting.
  • Uphold strong safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and project partners.
About You
  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
  • 5+ years' experience in civil construction, ideally within rail or infrastructure projects.
  • Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and deliver to program.
  • Strong understanding of safety systems and rail corridor compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel to site as required.
Why Join Us?
  • Work with a respected family-owned company with genuine values and long-term client relationships.
  • Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration and initiative.
  • Diverse project portfolio across rail, road, and civil infrastructure sectors.
  • Competitive salary package and opportunities for career development.
If you're passionate about delivering quality infrastructure and want to be part of a team that values people and performance, we'd love to hear from you.
 
 For more information please call Rory on 0428 026 703 or email your resume to [email protected]