We're currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the end-to-end delivery of civil and water infrastructure projects across Queensland within Pensar's Structures team, ensuring outcomes are closely achieved safely, profitably and in line with client and contractual requirements.
Working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer, you'll take responsibility for key elements of project delivery across safety, quality, environment, commercial performance, contracts, design and client interaction. This role suits a hands-on Project engineer with strong civil capability and/or water and wastewater experience, who enjoys end-to-end involvement across construction projects.
You'll play a key role in coordinating site teams, managing subcontractors, driving safety and quality outcomes, and ensuring projects are delivered to specification.
What you'll be doing:
- Support the end-to-end delivery of civil and water infrastructure projects
- Lead safety on stie, implementing WHS Management Plans and promoting a positive safety culture
- Manage project cost control, forecasting, reporting and cashflow
- Assist with contract administration including variations, extensions of time and commercial risk management
- Manage day to day client interactions and contribute to project reporting and meetings
- Coordinate and mentor Site Engineers, Graduates and Undergraduate Engineers
- Manage subcontractors, methodologies, programs and technical documentation
- Review drawings and manage design changes, RFIs and technical submissions
- Ensure environmental, quality and compliance requirements are met throughout project delivery
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years' experience delivering civil or water infrastructure projects and currently working in a Project Engineer role
- Experience in water and wastewater projects and/or strong civil construction backgrounds
- Experience in structural steel, building works, concrete works and remediation highly regarded
- Exposure to end-to-end project delivery from construction commencement through to close out
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation, environmental compliance and quality systems
- Commercial awareness including cost tracking, forecasting and subcontractor management
- Confident communicator who can work effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
Why Join Us?
Our employees enjoy a wide range of Employee Benefits designed to appeal to everyone. Including, but not limited to:
- Two additional paid health & wellbeing leave days per year
- Access to purchasing additional annual leave
- Quarterly employee recognition and long‑service awards
- Access to the Entertainment App and Bunnings discounts
- Health & wellbeing initiatives (flu vaccinations, skin checks, mental health awareness)
- Access to novated leasing
- Employer‑funded paid parental leave
- Regular team and social events, including site BBQs and team challenges
- Employee Assistance Program & TIACS Counselling service
- Financial advisory services
- Funded compliance training and professional development support
- Healthy office snacks and breakfast options
- Tool of Trade Vehicle with fuel and tolls offered
- Allowances and travel compensation
Ready to build your future with Pensar?
If you want to be part of an agile infrastructure business which is impactfully delivering across a diverse range of high-profile and innovative projects, please submit your resume via the apply button!
Applications close: 5 June 2026
Alternatively, if you have any questions related to this position or any other vacancy opportunities, please email careers@pensar.com.au
Successful applicants must reside and be eligible to work in Australia, as well as agree to provide information for pre-employment checks.
Pensar is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people, believing that diversity drives innovation and success.
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