Are you looking to take the next step in your engineering career with a leading national contractor? McMahon Services is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Queensland team and support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects across Brisbane.
Initially supporting the flagship Judy Holt Parklands Project, you'll work alongside experienced project teams while gaining exposure to a variety of civil infrastructure projects as our Queensland operations continue to grow.
About McMahon Services
McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,200 people nationally. For over 35 years, we have delivered innovative solutions across civil infrastructure, demolition, remediation, industrial services and environmental projects. Our reputation is built on integrity, strong relationships, technical expertise and delivering certainty for our customers.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll support the planning and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from both the office and site. Working closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, you'll coordinate engineering activities, assist with procurement and contract administration, manage project documentation and help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This is a site and office-based role, with your time split between our Nudgee office and active project sites across the greater Brisbane metropolitan area.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide engineering support to project teams while coordinating site crews, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
- Assist with project budgets, schedules, forecasting, progress claims, and variations to support successful project delivery.
- Support procurement, tendering, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration activities.
- Promote a strong safety-first culture while supporting quality assurance, compliance and risk management requirements across project activities.
- Prepare RFIs, technical documentation, progress reports, and other project records in line with project requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in project delivery within the civil construction or engineering sector.
- Relevant qualifications such as a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
- Experience in project coordination, contract administration, procurement, scheduling, and cost control.
- Understanding of Australian civil engineering standards, site safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Proficiency in project management and project delivery platforms such as InEight, Aconex, Procore, or similar systems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
- Current White Card and Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to obtain Defence clearance and other project-specific clearances where required.
What Will Set You Apart:
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Experience working in fast-paced, site-based project environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong drive, initiative, and ability to adapt to changing project demands.
Why Join McMahon Services?
We offer a supportive, high-performance environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions are recognised. You'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary, benefits and career growth opportunities.
- Long-term, stable employment with a leading national contractor.
- The opportunity to work on diverse, challenging and rewarding projects.
- Strong safety-first culture and operational support.
Ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a great team? Apply now to join the McMahon Services team!
At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
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