Senior Project Engineer

Brown Contractors is a long-standing, family-owned civil and roadworks company based in South-East Queensland. We self-perform most works and pride ourselves on being hands-on, fair, and easy to work with. With a solid pipeline across TMR and local government clients, we’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead end-to-end delivery of road, drainage and pavement rehabilitation projects.

Location & flexibility

Base: Our main works depot in Moore (Somerset Region)

Accommodation: Weeknight accommodation can be provided for candidates living outside the immediate area

Travel/onsite: Onsite works across SEQ and regional QLD as required; accommodation and applicable allowances provided

Hybrid option: After probation (and by agreement), this role can transition to a hybrid arrangement, including work-from-home

Housing Option: Fully Furnished, Rent Free House Available to qualifying applicants

Why join us

Report directly to the Directors — short chain of command and quick decisions

Autonomous, self-driven role with clear ownership of outcomes

Tight-knit, supportive team where your decisions matter

Competitive salary + vehicle + laptop/phone + travel/accom allowances

Clear pathway to Senior PM / Operations leadership as we continue to grow

What you’ll do

Take full ownership of planning and delivering multiple projects safely, on time and to budget—from pre-start through close-out

Lead programming, procurement and subcontractor/supplier management

Own cost control, forecasting, progress claims, variations and reporting

Uphold Quality, Safety and Environmental standards within our ISO-certified IMS

Interface professionally with TMR, councils, consultants, utilities and local stakeholders

Ensure traffic management, permits and compliance are in place (TGS/TMP, PUP coordination, etc.)

Coach supervisors/engineers and foster a high-performance site culture

What you’ll bring (must-haves)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or higher

5 years of experience in the construction phase of road infrastructure projects.

Strong commercial acumen (programs, claims, EOTs, variations, risk)

Solid grasp of construction methodologies: stabilisation, pavement rehab, drainage, formations, asphalt/seal prep

Excellent stakeholder and team leadership skills

Self-starter mindset: proactive, accountable, and comfortable working with high autonomy

Current driver’s licence and full working rights in Australia

Highly regarded

RPEQ (or working towards)

Experience acting as CQR / strong QA background

Proficiency with MS Project/Primavera, Office 365, and common site QA systems

Ready to lead? Apply today—confidential conversations welcome.

Brown Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. We value local knowledge, integrity and practical problem-solving.