Civil Engineers - Road Delivery (Gold Coast)

About the role

A State Government client is recruiting four civil engineering roles in Nerang, Gold Coast, through Alchemy Recruitment. Two teams manage more than 1,000 km of national highway and state-controlled roads: the Preservation and Maintenance team handles maintenance, rehabilitation and road safety projects, and the Asset Management team assesses road condition and plans future works. Roles run from Student Engineer to Principal Engineer, on 12-month contracts starting early November 2026 with possible extension.

Key responsibilities

• Principal Engineer (PO5): represent the Principal on contracts, develop contract documentation, manage tenders and lead contract awards, project manage design and construction, supervise and mentor engineering staff, and report on progress and expenditure
• Senior Civil Engineer (PO4): act as project manager and contract administrator, manage preliminary investigations, tender and procurement, deliver targeted road safety and maintenance programs, and provide technical solutions during emergencies
• Civil Engineer (PO3): project manage road and bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, administer contracts, set procedures, calculate quantities, inspect works and release hold points
• Student Engineer (PO1): investigate road asset condition using data analytics, contribute to maintenance programs and plans, and help prepare technical reports

Required profile

• Preferred: road infrastructure delivery experience at the relevant level, and contract administration or tender experience (PO3, PO4, PO5)
• Preferred: RPEQ registration (essential for PO4 and PO5, highly regarded for PO3); Washington Accord civil engineering degree (essential for PO3, PO4, PO5); current Class C licence (all roles); White Card (PO3, PO4, PO5)
• Student Engineer: currently enrolled in second or third year of a civil engineering degree, able to commit to regular days during semester
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check (essential)

Required skills

• Contract administration, tender preparation and assessment (PO4, PO5)
• Materials testing review, non-conformance management and hold point release (PO3)
• Data and spreadsheet work (Student Engineer)

What we offer

• Pay of $88.30-$94.59 per hour (Principal Engineer), $78.63-$84.56 (Senior Civil Engineer), $67.95-$74.00 (Civil Engineer) or $32.11-$47.35 (Student Engineer), plus superannuation
• Flexible full-time hours for PO3, PO4 and PO5; 2-3 days per week during semester for Student Engineer
• Work on road maintenance, pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing, bridge maintenance, asset assessment and road safety projects
• 12-month contracts with possible extension, starting early November 2026

To apply, submit a resume through the application form, stating which role you want. Student applicants should also attach their academic transcript or enrolment statement.