About The JobJoin a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projectsWork alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environmentShape your career with genuine professional growth opportunitiesAbout SMECSMEC 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 strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.InfrastructureAt 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 RoleAt SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Queensland's most significant transport infrastructure projects while helping shape the future of our growing Gold Coast business.
As a Senior Associate Engineer,



Roads & Highways, you'll play a key leadership role within our Transport team, delivering complex road and highway projects that improve connectivity and support communities across the region.This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine technical excellence, project leadership, client engagement, and business development.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll lead project teams, mentor emerging engineers, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our Queensland operations.Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToLead and manage the design and delivery of major roads and highways projects across QueenslandProvide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and project teamsManage project performance, scope, budgets, and programme deliveryDevelop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat and new businessContribute to business development initiatives and strategic growth across the regionOversee the preparation and review of high-quality technical reports, designs, and project documentationCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomesEnsure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client and regulatory requirementsAbout YouYou are an experienced transport engineering professional with a proven track record delivering roads and highways projects within a consulting environment.




Combining robust technical capability with commercial acumen, you are confident leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and driving successful project outcomes.You enjoy mentoring others, building trusted stakeholder relationships, and contributing to both technical excellence and business growth.
Your understanding of the Queensland transport market, together with your leadership skills, enables you to deliver value for clients while supporting the development of those around you.Suitable Applicants Will HaveBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualificationChartered Engineer and/or Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)Approximately 10+ years' experience in roads and highways design and project deliveryDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary transport infrastructure projects within a consulting environmentStrong understanding of the Queensland transport infrastructure marketProven project management capability, including budget, programme, and resource managementCommercial awareness and an understanding of broader business and client objectivesExcellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management skillsExperience developing and mentoring engineering professionalsChartered status, or progress towards chartership, will be highly regardedWillingness to undertake occasional travel as requiredAbout The Gold CoastThe 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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📌 Senior Associate Engineer, Roads & Highways (Gold Coast)
🏢 SMEC (An SJ Group
📍 Gold Coast