An exciting opportunity has become available for a high-performing individual to join the Engineering & Technology branch of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in the role of Engineering Manager in the Structures unit. As Engineering Manager (Construction and Materials), you will work in a high performing, collaborative, teambased environment and participate in a range of activities that lead, support and deliver the Structures program of work.

Job details

As an Engineering Manager in Structures, you will lead and participate in activities which may include design review, asset monitoring and assessment, structural and material assurance activities and technical governance. You will draw on your comprehensive civil/structural engineering experience to ensure departmental structural assets are managed over their full life cycle and optimised to deliver value for-money, robust and fit-for-purpose infrastructure. This role will involve leading the development of improvements relating to construction, durability and rehabilitation of structures including quality assurance and review work. In this way you will also contribute to the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) and other funded delivery programs. You will demonstrate the ability to lead, strategically analyse and deliver on a range of engineering activities. You will be responsible for taking a lead on technical and sustainable aspects of construction and prefabrication. You will manage a small team involved in durability design and review, inspection of precast concrete and fabricated steelworks, advice on repair and rehabilitation solutions, and development of technical documentation.

To perform the role effectively you will demonstrate proactive and responsive leadership and team management as well as interface regularly with various colleagues, clients and stakeholders both within TMR, other government agencies and private industry. You will employ high level communication and project / program management skills as well as sound negotiation and organisational skills. 

You will be encouraged to broaden and deepen your technical, functional and leadership skills. There is a generous reimbursement to allow you to maintain your Structural RPEQ, access to a multitude of internal resources for learning, coaching and mentoring, and opportunities to attend conferences, training and workshops.

So, why join us? 
Imagine being challenged daily, given clear paths for professional training and career development and having the ability to work on interesting and innovative projects. 

You will be working for: 
• an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems 
• a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community 
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field. 

We can offer you other benefits such as: 
• a flexible 36.25-hour working week 
• work and life balance including flexible work arrangements 
• generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%) 
• salary sacrificing.

For more information on this exciting role and for details on how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/652852/25 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (2) (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  652852 25 Role Description (Word, 512KB)