What are you going to do 

This role will suit an experienced Project Engineer ready to step into a Project Manager position, or a Project Manager with a strong estimating background who enjoys being involved from tender through to project completion.

You'll take ownership of projects while also supporting the front-end estimating function, building client relationships and helping establish the company's presence in the market.

This is far more than a traditional Project Manager role. You'll be trusted to contribute to business growth, identify opportunities and become a key part of the leadership team as the company continues to expand.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing estimates, tenders and cost plans
  • Managing projects from award through to completion
  • Client relationship management and business development
  • Procurement and subcontractor management
  • Financial management, forecasting and reporting
  • Programming and project coordination
  • Identifying and pursuing new project opportunities
  • Supporting the continued growth and reputation of the business

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experience in a Project Engineer, Project Manager or Estimator (ideally a mix) within construction
  • Project Managed commercial projects up to $5M
  • Strong commercial and financial understanding
  • Ability to manage projects autonomously
  • Experience across commercial, healthcare, industrial or infrastructure projects highly regarded
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ambition to grow with a business and make a lasting impact

What we offer 

  • Access to experienced Directors and mentors
  • Exposure across estimating, project delivery and business development
  • Diverse and technically interesting projects
  • Genuine career progression and future leadership opportunities
  • Competitive salary package based on experience

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor at t.popham@brunel.net or on 0432 111 758

Closing: 16 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!