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Location: FIFO – Surat Basin, QLD (19 days on / 9 days off)
Job Type: Permanent FIFO
Role Overview
This role is part of a major gas gathering infrastructure program in the Surat Basin, supporting the construction and expansion of upstream gas assets including pipelines, facilities and associated civil and mechanical works.
It’s ideally suited to an ambitious Civil or Mechanical Engineer who has progressed from Site Engineer into Project Engineer and is now ready to step into a broader leadership role. Working as second-in-charge to the Project Manager, you’ll be exposed to the full scope of delivery — technical, commercial, planning and people leadership — on a live, fast-moving gas project.
The FIFO 19/9 roster allows you to properly embed into the project, build ownership and credibility on site, and accelerate your development toward future Project Manager responsibility, while still providing structured time away from site.
Key Responsibilities
Act as 2IC to the Project Manager on a major gas gathering project
Lead site-based engineering delivery across civil and/or mechanical scopes
Coordinate subcontractors, supervisors and technical teams
Mentor and develop Site Engineers and junior engineers on site
Support construction planning, sequencing and short-term programming
Contribute to cost control, variations and commercial decision-making
Drive safety, quality and delivery outcomes in a high-risk operating environment
Interface with client, construction and operations stakeholders
About You
Degree-qualified Civil or Mechanical Engineer
Background in gas, energy, pipelines, CSG or heavy infrastructure projects
Experience progressing through Site Engineer and Project Engineer roles
Comfortable working FIFO and leading teams in a remote site environment
Ambitious and keen to broaden beyond pure engineering into project leadership
Strong communicator who enjoys mentoring and developing younger engineers
Why Apply
Work on a long-term gas gathering contract in the Surat Basin
Genuine 2IC role with real exposure to project management responsibilities
Clear development pathway toward Project Manager roles
Hands-on involvement across technical, commercial and delivery aspects
FIFO 19/9 roster providing strong project immersion and meaningful time off
Opportunity to build leadership credentials on a complex energy project
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply to Aequalis Consulting via the link. All enquiries and applications will be handled with discretion.
About Aequalis Consulting
Aequalis Consulting is a specialist recruitment partner supporting organisations across infrastructure, energy and project-based sectors. We operate nationally across QLD, NSW and VIC, partnering with clients and candidates on delivery-critical roles across Australia.