Civil Project Engineer – TMR & Council Infrastructure

Brisbane / SEQ | Secure Pipeline | No-Ego Culture | Career Growth

Some Project Engineer roles sound good on paper.

Then you get inside the business and realise it is all politics, pressure from above, and people protecting their own patch.

This is different.

Empower Management has been engaged to represent a highly regarded Tier 2 civil contractor with a strong reputation across South East Queensland. This is a business known for backing its people, delivering high-quality infrastructure, and creating an environment where good engineers can actually grow.

They are not trying to be the loudest contractor in the market. They are focused on performance, relationships, safety, and doing the job properly.

The business has a strong pipeline of secured TMR and Council infrastructure work across Brisbane and the wider SEQ region, including roads, bridges, drainage, pavements, earthworks and associated civil infrastructure.

This role will suit a Civil Project Engineer who wants more than just another delivery role. It will suit someone who has strong technical ability, a good commercial mindset, and the right attitude to work closely with site teams, supervisors, subcontractors and senior management to get the best outcome.

The Opportunity

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects across Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and surrounding SEQ corridors.

You will be close to the work, trusted to take ownership, and supported by experienced leaders who genuinely want their people to develop.

Your role will include:

• Managing RFIs, QA documentation, ITPs, site records and technical documentation
• Supporting short and medium-term construction planning
• Working closely with Supervisors, Project Managers, crews and subcontractors
• Tracking costs, productivity, procurement and project performance
• Helping identify risks, opportunities and commercial issues early
• Supporting safety, quality and environmental compliance
• Coordinating drawings, technical queries and constructability issues
• Contributing to a strong team culture built on accountability and respect

This is not a role where you will be buried in admin and kept at arm’s length from the real project decisions. You will be encouraged to think, contribute, challenge where needed, and keep developing as a well-rounded civil construction professional.

The Type of Person Who Thrives Here

This business suits people who are grounded, capable and commercially switched on.

You do not need to be the loudest person in the room. You do need to care about the work, communicate clearly, and take pride in doing things properly.

You will fit well here if you:

• Have a strong civil construction background across TMR, Council or similar infrastructure projects
• Understand that good engineering is not just technical — it is commercial, practical and people-driven
• Work well with Supervisors, crews, subcontractors and clients
• Take ownership without needing to be micromanaged
• Raise issues early and bring solutions, not just problems
• Value a workplace with no egos, no politics and no unnecessary chest-beating
• Want long-term career growth with a business that promotes and develops its people

Why This Employer Stands Out

There are plenty of contractors talking about culture. This one has the retention, leadership and project pipeline to back it up.

People stay here because they are treated properly, supported by good leaders, and given the opportunity to build a genuine career — not just fill a seat on a project.

You can expect:

• A competitive package that reflects your experience, capability and the calibre of work you will be delivering
• A clear, individual development plan built around your goals — not a generic HR template rolled out for the sake of it
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, giving you visibility beyond just your slice of the job
• Leaders who genuinely mentor, because they want to see good people progress — not because HR told them to tick a box
• A genuine seat at the table, where your ideas are heard, challenged, tested and valued
• A secure pipeline of TMR and Council infrastructure work across Brisbane and SEQ
• A family-friendly, team-first culture where performance matters, but ego does not
• Long-term career progression for someone who wants to keep stepping up

This is a smart move for a Project Engineer who wants stability, challenge and genuine career momentum — without the politics that can come with larger, more rigid environments.

What You Will Bring

Ideally, you will have:

• A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Min 5+ years’ civil construction experience
• Exposure to TMR, Council, road, bridge, drainage, pavement or earthworks projects
• Strong QA, RFI, cost control and project coordination skills
• Clear communication skills across site, office, client and subcontractor groups
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset
• The ambition to keep developing toward the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager level

Most importantly, you will bring the right attitude.

This is a business that values people who work hard, treat others well, think commercially, and take pride in the outcome.

Confidential Enquiries

If you are a Civil Project Engineer looking for a stronger long-term move in the Brisbane / SEQ market, this is well worth a confidential conversation.

For a discreet discussion, contact:

Ryan Oxlade
Empower Management
ryan@empowermanagement.com.au