Engineering Manager - Brisbane

Be a trusted advisor. Own the outcome. Ready for the challenge?

We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager to take ownership of engineering governance, technical and commercial direction, and delivery assurance across a portfolio of complex civil infrastructure projects.

About the role

This role requires mature judgement, strategic thinking and the confidence to make - and stand behind - critical technical and commercial decisions.

You will:

• Provide overarching technical leadership across multiple major projects;
• Set and uphold engineering standards, governance and compliance;
• Lead, mentor and develop senior engineers and teams;
• Act as the escalation point for complex design and constructability matters;
• Balance engineering integrity with commercial realities;
• Work closely with construction and commercial leaders to ensure disciplined delivery.

A comprehensive Position Description is available is available upon request.

About You

You are a confident, respected and proven engineering leader who is already operating at a senior level.

Comfortable being the point of accountability for technical outcomes, you are accustomed to operating at scale, but you are now looking for greater influence, visibility, and ownership.

You don’t want to be one layer removed from decisions.

You want to shape them.

You will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and RPEQ or CPEng;
• 12+ years’ experience delivering complex civil construction projects;
• Significant experience in Design & Construct environments;
• Demonstrated expertise in temporary works, constructability, staging, and project engineering leadership;
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical and productivity challenges in live project environments;
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, client specifications, and road authority requirements;
• Demonstrated leadership of experienced, multi-disciplinary engineering teams;
• Strong commercial acumen and decision-making capability;
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive accountability.

About us

We are a values-led contractor with 20 years of reputation behind us and an exciting road ahead.

With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our legacy, delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW.

Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Join us and be part of our future success story.

Next steps

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and desired career trajectory, please apply now.

We will respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion prior to submitting a formal application, you can contact our internal recruiter Amanda Datchens directly on 0406 536 256 or at Amanda.datchens@cmc.net.au

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

However, please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Therefore, you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.