Senior Civil Project Engineer

SENIOR CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER - Brisbane Keep the projects. Lose the regional lifestyle. You enjoy being close to construction. You like being on site, solving problems, dealing with contractors and seeing engineering actually being built. But perhaps you no longer want your career to dictate where you live. This Brisbane-based Civil Project Engineer opportunity could give you the best of both worlds, remaining closely involved with construction while building your career within an established civil and structural engineering consultancy. Work across the interface between design and construction, getting out on site, reviewing civil designs for conformance, resolving practical issues and working directly with clients, contractors and authorities. And when the site work is done, you return to a professional consulting environment in Brisbane. Why consider the move? Established engineering consultancy with more than 60 years behind it, yet it retains a practical, hands-on approach to engineering.Work alongside experienced technical leaders who remain actively involved in projects, within a business that has delivered thousands of projects across Queensland and beyond.The civil team works across roadworks, subdivisions, stormwater drainage, water and sewer infrastructure and broader site development, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience rather than spending years tied to one construction package.Genuine flexibility around how you structure your working week.Flexible hours, with the individual trusted to balance site construction requirements with their office responsibilities.Ongoing professional development and mentoring, RPEQ fee support, income protection and life insurance, together with a highly social and collaborative working environment. What will you actually do? Taking engineering design from the drawing into the real world.Review civil designs on site for construction conformance,Identify and help resolve issues as they arise and communicate directly with the people responsible for delivering the work.Deal with clients, contractors and authorities, so this isn't a role for somebody who wants to sit behind a computer all day.It suits an engineer who enjoys the technical side of civil engineering but equally enjoys being on site, talking to people and finding practical solutions. What background are we looking for? 5+ years of civil engineering experience with exposure to one or more of infrastructure, subdivisions and road packages.Currently working for a civil contractor as a Project Engineer or Site Engineer.OR be in consulting but want considerably more exposure to construction and the opportunity to follow designs through to what actually gets built.Strong communication skills are essential.Comfortable dealing with contractors, clients, authorities and other engineering professionals. For a confidential discussion, contact the recruiter with 26 years of civil and structural recruitment in Australia, Pieter on 0419490660 or email pieter@civiljobs.com.au All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. Note: Only Australian / New Zealand applicants with local experience are encouraged to apply.