Registered Engineer - Road Infrastructure Projects

About the role

Troocoo is recruiting, on behalf of a Queensland Government department, multiple engineers for its Preservation and Maintenance team. The work covers road infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and safety improvement projects across the Gold Coast region, from planning and procurement through to construction and completion. The positions are contract-based, run through to October 2027, and sit within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, procurement and construction delivery of road infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and safety projects.
• Oversee project budgets, expenditure forecasting, progress reporting and resource allocation.
• Manage tender processes, including contract documentation, tender assessment and contract award.
• Act as Principal's Representative and/or Contract Administrator, overseeing contractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Provide technical engineering advice on design, construction methods, materials and project delivery challenges.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality, environmental, safety and legislative requirements.
• Build relationships with contractors, consultants, internal teams and stakeholders, and guide engineering and project delivery staff.

Required profile

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) registration, mandatory.
• Experience managing road infrastructure construction, maintenance or rehabilitation projects, including urban and high-speed roads.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, tender evaluation and contract administration.
• Ability to deliver projects within agreed scope, timeframes and budgets.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and technical resources.

Required skills

• Sound technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, road construction practices and relevant standards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, quality assurance and value-for-money outcomes.

To apply, candidates should submit their updated CV through the application form or contact the recruiter at Troocoo for a confidential discussion.