Project Engineer

Project Engineer | Deliver Regional Council Infrastructure Projects That Matter

Your new company
Hays Civil & Engineering North Queensland is proud to partner with a progressive Regional Council dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure and services that support the growth, safety, and sustainability of its community. With an exciting portfolio of civil infrastructure projects and a strong commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and community outcomes, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected local government organisation and make a lasting impact.
Your new role
Due to continued investment in infrastructure and community development, our client is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse range of civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering civil infrastructure projects from concept through to completion, including road construction, road rehabilitation, and storm-water drainage works.
• Developing project scopes, schedules, milestones, and key deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Preparing technical studies, engineering reports, specifications, and detailed cost estimates.
• Managing procurement activities, contract development, tender evaluations, and contract administration.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets, schedules, and contractor activities to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Coordinating internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and community representatives throughout the project life cycle.
• Assessing and mitigating project risks, environmental impacts, and operational challenges.
• Reviewing engineering designs, construction methodologies, and project documentation.
• Preparing project status reports and maintaining accurate project records and databases.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, environmental standards, Council policies, and relevant legislation.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• Qualifications: Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Civil Engineering Experience: Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, storm-water drainage, and transport-related works.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage projects through all phases, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Contract Administration Skills: Experience preparing, administering, and managing civil construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation, engineering standards, and construction practices.
• Software Proficiency: Experience using engineering and project management software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, RapidPlan, or similar.
• Safety Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and best-practice environmental management.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Licences: Current Queensland Class C Driver Licence and General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

What you'll get in returnIn return for your skills, experience, and dedication, you will receive:

• Competitive salary package plus superannuation.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
• Five (5) weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading. Fifteen (15) days personal leave per annum.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Candice Clark on (07) 4049 2972 or email Candice.Clark@hays.com.au.

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