Job title: Senior Project Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Civil Construction
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: AUD $180,000.00
Salary to: AUD $220,000.00
Job published: 23-06-2026
Job ID: 41006

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer
$180K - $220K (based on exp) + Super + Vehicle
Brisbane

Are you a passionate Senior Project Engineer wanting a strong ownership across delivery on a major wastewater infrastructure project?


The Opportunity

The right candidate will be motivated to run their own projects in a hands on fashion and take real accountability. A future leader hungry for career growth, responsibility, and the challenge of a stepping up and leading others in a more senior role. You will live up to your promises and take responsibility, but you also want to have an impact and create a legacy whilst doing meaningful work alongside likeminded people and enjoy the journey with a true team.


The everyday stuff

  • Overall responsibility for the smooth running and performance of your project
  • Work alongside a talented Site Supervisor and ensure he and his crew have everything they require
  • Manage the interface with client representatives and any associated consultants
  • Manage upstream Contractual liaison and negotiation
  • Cost and productivity tracking and recommending changes
  • Tracking, forecasting and reporting of financial and program performance as required
  • Compilation and submission of monthly claim and associated interaction
  • Ensure team’s compliance with drawings and specifications – QA/QC Standards
  • Provide technical support and feedback regarding specifications, drawings and design as required
  • Undergo site inspections and comply with hold point


About you

  • You are a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree graduate.
  • You are comfortable as the Lead Engineer or PM on complex Infrastructure projects.
  • Concrete Structures, Bridges, large Culverts etc are a real passion of yours.
  • Your reputation for performance and professionalism precedes you and your colleagues advocate for your talent.
  • You are professional, punctual, presentable and personable.
  • You are proud of your ability to be organised and systematic, with credibility that underpins your technical advice.
  • Self-motivated and accountable you don’t require micromanaging; in fact you thrive with autonomy.
  • You consider yourself “a sponge” with natural curiosity, you strive to improve, grow and develop.
  • You possess natural leadership skills and the ability to build and lead effective teams.
  • You take enormous pride in your work and focus on delivering high quality outcomes
  • You are not a salesperson but you have an ability to influence, negotiate and delegate effectively.
  • You are confident, back your judgement to make decisions that contribute to the overall performance of the company.
  • You are known for your resilience when faced with adversity 


To Apply

If your interested in this role and want to know more, send through an updated resume to sean@4020consult.com