Senior Project Engineer
Manage high-performing teams and deliver engineering solutions that matter
Permanent Full-time
Closes next month
Closes Sun 18 January 2026
Closes
Sun 18 January 2026
Category
Procurement & Contracts
Location
Maroochydore
Type
Permanent Full-time
$128K – $136K Total Remuneration Package
$113K – $120K Base Salary
Location: Maroochydore
Vacancy No: 6630
Permanent - Full-time
Applications close: Sunday, 18 January :59pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team
With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.
About the Role
The Infrastructure and Natural Assets Branch is responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance, construction, and asset management services for all road and related infrastructure assets, including pavements, bridges, drainage systems, pathways, and street furniture. The branch is committed to continuous performance improvement, driven by strong leadership and active employee engagement.
The Senior Project Engineer provides leadership and technical expertise in the planning, management, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects. This includes road resealing, pavement rehabilitation, stormwater and drainage systems, line marking, and other related works. The role is responsible for supervising project teams, ensuring program inspections, and monitoring contractor performance to maintain compliance with specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
Primarily, you will:
* Provide leadership in the delivery and coordination of Transport Network Operations branch's Road Resurfacing program
* Provide high level technical engineering expertise, advice and assessment to ensure contract management and performance, budget management and reporting, safety, quality and environmental legislative compliance
* Carry out high level, comprehensive procedural and technical investigations and negotiations, identifying the causes of technical issues and defects, and delivering appropriate courses of action to resolve managing key stakeholder relationships effectively
* Plan, stage, estimate and deliver civil construction projects.
* Provide technical engineering expertise to the effective scheduling and program management of the delivery maintenance works and as required other infrastructure projects, underpinning council's road asset management strategy
* Provide leadership to the assigned Program Inspectors to create a vision for enabling the effective performance management of contracts including budget, performance, safety, quality and environmental legislative compliance
About You
As a professional in civil engineering, you will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and project management skills to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes. You will possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and organisational values.
You will have demonstrated experience in:
* Leading and managing civil construction projects, including road reseal and rehabilitation works.
* Overseeing major contracts, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.
* Motivating teams and fostering a positive, safety-focused culture.
* Managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships effectively.
* Applying advanced technical knowledge of civil construction standards, WH&S, environmental legislation, and quality systems.
* Using business technologies and corporate systems to support project delivery.
As a requirement of this role:
* Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering with substantial relevant experience.
* Eligible or progressing toward certification as a Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
* Current 'C' Class driver's licence.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
* Wellbeing : Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
* Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
* Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
* A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
* A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council's vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan
For specific enquiries contact Hannah Connors during business hours on
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.