Senior Engineer (Civil)

Benefits
• Annual Registered Professional Engineers Queensland (RPEQ) compensation payment of $8,200
• Annual reimbursement of professional fees
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Locality allowance
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
• Relocation assistance

The opportunity
As a Senior Engineer (Civil) with TMR's Program Delivery and Operations - Central Queensland Region, you'll lead the planning and delivery of road infrastructure projects across one of Queensland's most diverse and expansive regions. From coastal corridors to outback highways, your work will directly support the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) and help maintain over 9,000 km of state‑controlled roads. This role offers the scale, complexity and autonomy to make a real impact, while enjoying the lifestyle and community benefits of living in Rockhampton.

What you'll be doing
In this senior technical and project leadership role, you will:
• Project manage the delivery of road infrastructure, maintenance and construction projects
• Act as Administrator for nominated construction and maintenance contracts
• Lead and support engineers and technical staff delivering Road Maintenance Performance Contracts
• Provide expert engineering advice across planning, design, construction and maintenance phases
• Manage stakeholder relationships with contractors, local government and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, legislation and safety requirements
• Assess and coordinate NHVR Heavy Vehicle Permits within the Fitzroy District
• Drive customer‑focused outcomes and resolve network and corridor management issues

Why join Transport and Main Roads?
At TMR, you'll be part of a delivery‑focused organisation working towards connected communities in a sustainable, inclusive Queensland.
We offer:
• Meaningful, high‑value infrastructure projects
• Flexible work arrangements and genuine work‑life balance
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• An inclusive, respectful workplace where safety and wellbeing come first.
The chance to live and work in Central Queensland, with access to coastal living, regional communities

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/697626/26 

Closing Date: Monday, 31 August 2026