Principal Engineer
- Location
- Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Contract
About the job
Our client URGENTLY requires a Principal Engineer for 12months+ Contracts on the Gold Coast. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Principal Engineer to join the infrastructure delivery team. You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of road infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes, value for money, and technical excellence across design and construction phases.
Skills and Experience required includes:
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status.
- Four-year, Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (or equivalent assessed by Engineers Australia).
- Act as the Representative of the Principal and Contract Administrator. Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including tender calling, assessment, and contract award, ensuring delivery within scope, on time, and to budget.
- Provide high-level engineering advice on design, materials, and construction practices. Mentor graduates and technical staff, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure adherence to quality and environmental standards.
- Manage project resources, monitor progress, and provide accurate reporting on expenditure and oversee the effective use of project management systems and processes.
- Demonstrate expertise in engineering practices and human resource management principles.
Government experience would be highly advantageous.
Top $'s Paid ! Contract extensions Available ! CV must be uploaded to be considered. For other future opportunities that are not currently listed, please go to: https://apply.workable.com/quality-people/j/0E5BBAAE57/ Quality People is committed to all forms of workforce diversity and encourages applications from men and women of all ages and cultures, including indigenous Australians, and Veterans. Www.QualityPeople.com.au
From Quality People's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 8 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job