Job Description

Civil Project Engineer | TMR Flood Recovery Project | FIFO from Brisbane/Gold Coast

North QLD | 2-Year Major Road Infrastructure Project | Sub-$200M

This isn’t just another project—it’s your career-defining opportunity. Join a top-tier civil contractor with a reputation for retaining talent, building careers, and delivering complex road projects across QLD. This role is part of a significant TMR Flood Recovery initiative in remote North QLD—high-stakes work, in a tight-knit, high-performing team.

Your Role

As a Project Engineer, you’ll support the Project Manager to deliver key elements of this major road upgrade. You'll lead technical planning and cost control, manage subcontractors, and ensure the project meets all safety, environmental and quality benchmarks.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage construction schedules
• Oversee subcontractors and site teams
• Budget tracking, forecasting & reporting
• Coordinate with clients & internal stakeholders
• Contract administration & compliance (TMR specs ideal)

Why This Project?

This is a sub-$200M TMR transport project—big enough to challenge you but lean enough to provide visibility. You'll be immersed in the full lifecycle—from mobilisation to delivery—and mentored by some of the most respected engineers in the industry.

It’s a 2-year runway with long-term prospects beyond the bush. When this wraps, future projects in Brisbane await.

Project Location:

North QLD – Remote, rugged, rewarding
FIFO from Brisbane or Gold Coast (weekly or fortnightly)
On-site accommodation provided

 

 

Salary & Perks:

• 20–25% site uplift + vehicle + superannuation
• $250/week tax-free Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA)
• FIFO flights covered, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Site roster that supports work-life balance

What You’ll Bring:

• Min 6 years’ experience in road or civil infrastructure
• Familiarity with TMR  road specifications
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong commercial insight and problem-solving mindset
• A “get-it-done” attitude and willingness to thrive on remote sites

Why Engineers Choose This Contractor:

• Low staff turnover – people come, grow, and stay
• Mentorship & career development – learn from battle-tested leaders
• No egos, no fluff – just a collaborative, results-focused team
• Future-focused – stay on after this project in metro QLD work

 

Apply Now
This is your chance to make your mark in QLD’s transport infrastructure legacy.

Send your CV to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au or hit Apply Now via SEEK.

Not quite the right fit? Reach out anyway – we’ve got more roles in the pipeline across QLD