Senior Project Engineer

About Us CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20‑year legacy delivering multi‑million‑dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Join us and be part of our future success story. About The Role You will initially join us for the early works of the Brigalow Power Project, a proposed natural gas power station that will provide firming capacity for peak electricity demand periods and complement variable wind and solar energy. The project will be built next to CS Energy’s Kogen Creek Power Station near Chinchilla in the Western Downs. This region is critical to Queensland’s energy supply system and offers excellent connections into the existing power grid. Reporting to your Project Manager, you will have the autonomy to lead your team and influence project outcomes by utilising your strong commercial, project management, and technical engineering skills. Responsibilities Have the opportunity to create and implement innovative, cost‑efficient construction methodologies and techniques, produce construction programs, and monitor project milestones and costs to ensure on‑time completion; Be responsible for planning and implementing the procurement of materials and subcontractors, work with supervisors to recognise variations, and produce appropriate variation correspondence; Additionally, you’ll implement environmental controls when necessary to protect the environment. About You You are an ambitious, talented SPE looking for your next move. Maybe you are coming to the end of a project or perhaps you want the chance to grow and have your efforts recognised? Requirements Degree in Civil Engineering; At least 5 years’ experience on civil construction projects - DTMR would be highly regarded; A proven track record in HSE compliance and safety; The ability to lead and work as part of a team; Be willing and able to work away from home; Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, coupled with the ability to problem‑solve and take ownership. Benefits In return, you will be continuously challenged on a diverse range of projects, have regular reviews so you can truly advance your career, and get the chance to share in the success of a rapidly growing Tier 2 where your efforts will be recognised and valued. Plus, when you work away on projects you will also receive generous project allowances and qualify for additional leave. Next Steps Please submit your application now. If you have any questions before applying, please contact our internal recruiter, Amanda Datchens, at . We respect your time and interest, so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not. Equal Opportunity 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. We anticipate that we will be able to fill this vacancy with an Australian citizen or someone with current rights to work in Australia, so unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. 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. If you would like to apply to become one of our preferred suppliers, please contact our Executive Manager of People & Culture Mark Daniel at . #J-18808-Ljbffr