Looking for a change of pace but still want the opportunity for professional and personal growth? TMR has a permanent vacancy for an Engineer (Civil) in our Project Planning & Corridor Management team based in Bundaberg. Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in one of QLSmajor regional centres. Located at the southern edge of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg has one of the most temperate subtropical climates in the world, along with a strong base of social infrastructure such as community services, schools, and sporting clubs. Enjoy this relaxed and inviting lifestyle while still benefiting from the professional development opportunities that come from an engineering career with Transport & Main Roads.

Job details

Key responsibilities
In the role of Engineer (Civil) with supervision and guidance from senior engineering staff you will project manage the delivery of road infrastructure projects through the administration of contracts and provision of technical expertise and support to the design, construction and maintenances processes. In doing this you will ensure effective coordination of key operational activities and resources associated with project management and process development.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Assess applications, condition and prepare approvals for the installation of public utility plant in state-controlled road corridors and future state-controlled road corridors. Apply due knowledge of future road corridor planning, future infrastructure extension and maintenance while complying with legislative requirements and timelines, TMR policy and processes.
• Administer road and bridge construction contracts to ensure compliance and successful delivery to Transport and Main Roads specifications.
• Identify possible problem areas and negotiate modifications or adaptations to the design briefs where necessary to achieve acceptance.
• Calculate quantities of component materials, analyse test results for materials, identify non-conformances, determine the controls needed during construction, and conduct and manage risk assessment.
• Manage under supervision, projects or elements of projects and provide monthly financial forecasting.
• Provide support and advice on the planning and design process to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice are achieved.
• Determine appropriate road maintenance procedures, work instructions and manage road maintenance tasks.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Civil Engineering qualification which is accepted by Engineers Australia.
• Current C class drivers licence
• Knowledge of TMR's technical specifications and contract procedures (or similar) would be highly regarded.

Why choose TMR? We offer:
• Annual Registered Professional Engineers Queensland (RPEQ) compensation payment of $8,200 - where applicable
• Annual reimbursement of professional fees
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• 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
• 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/687412/26

Closing Date: Friday, 15 May 2026

Further information

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

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Documents

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• Role Description applicant-guide (PDF, 306KB)
  
  
  687412 26 Role Description (Word, 568KB)
  Role Description