Job Number:
Work type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Mackay
Categories:
Engineers
Location: Mackay, QLD
Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive remuneration and opportunities for career progression
About the role: Aurizon is looking for a Site Engineer to join the Construction Management team within the Network business. In this role, you will oversee the technical, project management, and on-site coordination of construction projects while ensuring compliance with Aurizon's safety, environmental, and quality standards.
You will work closely with clients and internal and external stakeholders to develop project plans, scopes of work, programs, service agreements, risk management plans, cost plans, and cash flows, ensuring all work meets customer requirements and project specifications.
* Delivering asset renewal projects, maintenance and external projects covering general earthworks, formation, bridges, culverts, level crossings and other rail-associated works.
* Provide support to project team throughout the entire project lifecycle, from tendering to project completion.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and resolve delivery roadblocks and escalate when required.
* Provide support in relation to project planning and develop project cost estimates, risk assessments, development of construction methods, procedures and programs when required.
* Managing Contractor's safety performance, project progress, conformance with scope of work, contract deliverables, quality standards and specifications.
* Provide support and supervision to field operations, ensuring work complies with quality, safety, environmental standards and other relevant standards and legislation and foster a culture of excellence in project outcomes.
* Identifying design and constructability issues and assist in providing the most efficient solution.
About you:
* Bachelor of Engineering (Civil preferred).
* Current Class C Drivers Licence (mandatory).
* Ideally 2 +years' experience in project delivery across mid to large-scale civil projects (essential).
* High level of skill in planning, organising, and programming of infrastructure construction projects.
* Familiarity with WHS and Environmental legislation and ability to produce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), understand company Quality procedures and WHS Act.
* Strong level of computer skills, including Microsoft and Primavera (preferred).
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal.
* Willing to commit to travel as needed and willing to relocate to Mackay for the role (NO FIFO/DIDO).
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
* Development and growth opportunities.
* Access to mentoring and development programs.
* Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
* Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit
Advertised: 08 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time