Looking for your next engineering leadership opportunity? Join TMR's Delivery & Operations Unit as a Senior Engineer (Civil) and play a key role in delivering transport infrastructure that keeps QLD's communities connected.

You'll lead the planning and delivery of road and transport projects, provide technical expertise, manage project risks and budgets and guide a team of engineering professionals. This is an opportunity to combine your technical capability with leadership skills while working on projects that make a real difference to the region.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

Lead major road and transport projects. Influence regional infrastructure. Develop high-performing teams.

Join TMR's Delivery & Operations Unit as a Senior Engineer (Civil) and play a key role in delivering infrastructure that connects communities, improves safety and supports Queensland's future. Based in Toowoomba or Warwick, this is an opportunity to lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and make a lasting impact across the Darling Downs region.

Based in either Toowoomba or Warwick, you will work closely with project teams, contractors, local government, industry partners and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What you'll be doing:
As a Senior Engineer, you will provide leadership and technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of transport infrastructure projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of road and transport projects.
- Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality outcomes.
- Providing specialist engineering advice to support informed decision-making.
- Leading and mentoring a team of engineering and technical staff.
- Building productive relationships with contractors, consultants, local government and community stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, legislation, policies and governance requirements.
- Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery, safety, innovation and value for money.
- Contributing to strategic planning and operational decision-making within the Delivery & Operations Unit.

What we're looking for:
We're looking for a motivated and collaborative engineering professional who can balance technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience delivering civil or transport infrastructure projects.
- Strong project management and contract administration capabilities.
- The ability to provide sound engineering advice and practical solutions to complex problems.
- Experience leading, developing, and supporting high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?
This is more than just another engineering role. It's an opportunity to influence projects that improve safety, connectivity, and liveability across Queensland.

When you join TMR, you'll become part of a professional and supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll have access to challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career development and the chance to make a genuine difference to the communities we serve.

Whether you are managing major project delivery, mentoring future engineering talent or helping shape the region's transport network, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
What we offer:
- Meaningful work that benefits Queensland communities.
- A supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- The opportunity to lead talented teams and complex projects.
- Competitive remuneration, superannuation, and leave benefits.

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a role that offers challenge, leadership and the opportunity to deliver outcomes that matter, apply now and help us deliver the transport network Queensland needs for the future.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706556/26
Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026

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 2026 (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  706556 26 - Role Description (Word, 575KB)