Project Engineer

Apply Job no: HRY98 Career Growth & Development - Build your career with a growing Tier 2 Civil Contractor Strong Pipeline = Job Security - Enjoy confidence in your future with a strong pipeline of secured work. An industry leading incentivised employee loyalty program - Be rewarded for your dedication and commitment. About CMC. CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project. About the role CMC is currently seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of critical road safety improvement works as part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade project. The scope of works includes wide centre line treatments, intersection improvements and safety barriers. The work entails formation widening and pavement works involving earthworks, drainage structures, geometry and safety improvements including roadside clearing and safety barrier installation. Primary Responsibilities Implementing or creating innovative, cost-efficient construction methodologies and techniques. Producing construction programs for the project together with Supervisors and Superintendents. Continuous monitoring of program throughout the life of the project ensuring milestones are completed on time. In conjunction with Superintendents and or Supervisors, planning the resources required to achieve the construction program (plant, labour, and subcontractors) and sourcing. Planning and implementing the procurement of materials and subcontractors to achieve construction programs. Working with Supervisors to recognise variations, quantity increases or decreases, and any additional scope of works to produce appropriate variation correspondence. Monitoring day costs for activities and adjusting if unit costs are excessive. The preparation and analysis of the end-of-month project costs report with the Project Manager. Implementing environmental controls where the risk to the environment is serious enough to require monitoring. About you A Civil Engineering degree Min 3+ years' experience on civil infrastructure projects with exposure to road construction including earthworks, drainage, culverts and pavements delivered to DTMR specifications Have an understanding and experience of self-performing and sub-contract works proven track record in HSE compliance and safety Be able to work as part of a team that is driven by success Possess excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Be self-motivated and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude Willing to travel and work away from home on various projects throughout Queensland or NSW on varying rosters when required. What we're offering FIFO or DI/DO - 10/4 Roster 20% Project Allowance Accommodation provided plus meal allowance Fully maintained Hilux Ute, including Fuel and Tolls Laptop and Mobile Interested? Join us and be part of our future success story. If you would like a confidential discussion prior to submitting your details, please reach to Cameron Hawkins at [email protected] We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not. At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace. However, please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Therefore, you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position. Strictly no agency emails or calls please - CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary. Published on 15 Jun 2026, 2:06 AM