Senior Project Engineer or Deputy Project Manager

ConsultANZ is looking for a Senior Project Engineer / Deputy Project Manager to join on a major wharf expansion project in Queensland. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in a technically complex marine civil project involving wharf upgrades, marine piling, offshore fabrication, and heavy-lift operations.

About the Role:

• Join a major marine infrastructure project involving the upgrade and expansion of an existing wharf
• Take a key role in delivering multimillion worth of construction works
• Work with specialist marine equipment, including jack-up barges, and coordinate complex marine construction activities
• Permanent opportunity with a 2:1 FIFO roster once site mobilisation begins
• Initially office-based in Brisbane or Melbourne, with site mobilisation expected in April 2027

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate onsite project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Coordinate marine civil works, including marine piling, wharf upgrades, and structural steel installation
• Oversee offshore fabrication and installation of prefabricated wharf structures
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, costs, resources, and construction schedules
• Review technical documentation, construction methodologies, and engineering designs
• Manage project risks, variations, and technical issues throughout construction
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Support the Project Manager in driving project performance and successful delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Deputy Project Manager on major civil infrastructure projects
• Strong marine civil construction experience is essential
• Experience with wharf construction, marine piling, offshore fabrication, or similar marine infrastructure works
• Strong technical understanding of marine construction methods, tides, and jack-up barge operations
• Experience managing subcontractors, project budgets, schedules, and construction teams
• Excellent stakeholder coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work a 2:1 FIFO roster
• Candidates based in Brisbane or Melbourne are preferred

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary: $160K–$180K base + super
• Additional 41% site uplift while working on site under the 2:1 roster
• Permanent employment on a major marine infrastructure project
• Opportunity to work on a significant wharf expansion
• Office-based work in Brisbane or Melbourne before site mobilisation
• Exposure to complex marine civil engineering and heavy construction activities

APPLY NOW if interested or email [email protected] to hear more about this opportunity.

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