About The Job

Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects

Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment

Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career. As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to solid professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long‑term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of transport infrastructure across Queensland while working on some of the region's most complex and high‑profile roads and highways projects. As a Principal Engineer, Roads & Highways,



you'll provide technical leadership, drive project excellence, and play a key role in the continued growth of our Queensland Transport business. This is an exciting opportunity for an established industry leader who enjoys balancing technical delivery, client engagement, team development, and business growth. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll lead major projects from concept through to delivery while helping expand our capability and market presence across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Lead the design and delivery of major roads and highways projects across Queensland

Provide technical leadership and oversight on complex transport infrastructure projects

Drive business development initiatives through client relationship management and identification of new opportunities

Manage project performance, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, and within budget

Develop and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders

Contribute to strategic planning, capability development, and business growth initiatives across the region

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and integrated project outcomes

About You You are a recognised transport engineering professional with extensive experience delivering roads and highways projects within a consulting environment.



You bring strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, project partners, and team members alike. As a proven leader, you enjoy mentoring and developing others while driving successful project outcomes. Your understanding of the Queensland transport market, combined with your ability to identify opportunities and influence strategic direction, positions you to make a significant impact within our growing business.

Suitable Applicants Will Have

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification

Chartered Engineer and/or Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)

Approximately 15+ years' experience in roads and highways design and project delivery

Demonstrated experience leading complex transport infrastructure projects within a consulting environment

Strong knowledge of the Queensland transport market and relevant design standards

Proven project management capability, including scope, programme, financial, and resource management

Established client relationships and a successful track record in business development and work winning

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills

A commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Chartered status, or eligibility for chartership, will be highly regarded

Willingness to undertake occasional travel as required

About The Gold Coast The Gold Coast offers the perfect balance between career opportunity and lifestyle. With world‑class beaches, a thriving economy, growing infrastructure investment, and easy access to Brisbane and Northern New South Wales, it's an ideal location for professionals looking to advance their careers while enjoying everything Southeast Queensland has to offer.

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📌 Principal Engineer, Roads & Highways (Gold Coast)
🏢 SMEC (An SJ Group
📍 Gold Coast