Queensland Big Build job market

The QLD Big Build is a $89 billion infrastructure investment program by the Queensland Government. It is the largest infrastructure investment in Queensland's history, and is set to transform the state over the next decade. 

The Big Build includes a wide range of projects, including: 

• Roads: The Bruce Highway Upgrade, the Logan Motorway Upgrade and the Sunshine Coast Motorway Upgrade. 
• Rail: The Cross River Rail Project, the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 and the Northern Busway Extension. 
• Ports: The Port of Brisbane Expansion and the Townsville Port Upgrade. 
• Energy: The CopperString 2032 Project, the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project and the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project. 

• Water: The Western Corridor Recycled Water Project and the Logan River Water Treatment Plant Upgrade. 

   

The Big Build is expected to create over 50,000 jobs and deliver long-term economic benefits for Queensland. It is also expected to improve the state's liveability by reducing congestion, improving transport, and providing access to new water and energy supplies. The state is facing a number of challenges, including population growth, climate change and economic diversification. The program will help to address these challenges, and to build a stronger, more resilient Queensland. 

Some of the key benefits of the QLD Big Build project include: 

• Creating jobs and boosting the economy. 
• Improving infrastructure and connectivity across the state. 
• Reducing congestion and improve traffic flow. 
• Making Queensland more livable and attractive to businesses and residents. 
• Helping to address the challenges of climate change and population growth.

Infrastructure projects at this scale require a variety of skill sets, whether it is in the planning, construction or operational phases. They also require collaboration from different sectors, including construction, civil construction, renewable energy, design consulting engineering and energy, and require a diverse range of technical skills within architecture, engineering, operations and maintenance, project management and even information technology solutions. 

In-demand jobs for the Big Build project include: 

• Project Engineers
• Site Engineers
• Project Managers
• Construction Managers
• Contract Administrators
• Construction Managers
• Estimators 
• Design Managers
• Foreman
• Site Managers
• Site Supervisors
• Design Engineers

• Drafters 

   

Brunel is ready to cater to the talented professionals that will migrate to the Sunshine State to take advantage of the upcoming opportunities. The partnerships we have forged with prominent energy and construction companies in Australia will allow the company to get ahead of the competition and immediately begin to source the talent that will flood into the state.

The Big Build’s significant investment will greatly impact Queensland’s economic landscape and environmental sustainability. The programs will fuel key sectors, including tourism, innovation and local commerce. Projects such as the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion, Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 and CopperString 2032 are poised to refresh Queensland’s infrastructure, providing a shot in the arm for the state over the next years.

The program's integration of advanced technology in initiatives like the Brisbane Metro will likely spur innovation and attract investment to the region. The program's commitment to augmenting local businesses is palpable through the creation of job opportunities and a consequential surge in economic activity. 

An important part of the program's blueprint is its commitment to sustainable practices. For example. the Cross River Rail’s use of recycled materials and low-energy lighting, and the Brisbane Metro's use of electric vehicles. The program also strives to reduce its environmental footprint. The Logan Enhancement Project's emphasis on green spaces underlines this commitment, aiming to improve air quality and mitigate flooding risks.