Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

This role can be based at our Fortitude Valley, Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast offices on a hybrid model. Our highways team is in a really robust position, delivering a diverse mix of projects across state and local government clients, including TMR, while continuing to secure new work through sustained infrastructure investment. There’s genuine momentum here a busy team, a healthy forward pipeline and the backing of AECOM’s broader ANZ network.

How you’ll make a difference

- Lead the delivery of complex highways and road infrastructure projects across Queensland
- Provide technical oversight and direction across multidisciplinary design teams
- Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, including TMR and local authorities




- Support work winning activities, including proposals and strategic pursuits
- Mentor and develop engineers across the Brisbane team
- Contribute to the growth and capability of the highways business

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

- Extensive experience in civil engineering, with a focus on highways/road design
- Strong background delivering projects for TMR and/or local government clients
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a consultancy environment
- RPEQ – essential
- Proven ability to mentor, manage stakeholders, and drive project outcomes
- A commercial mindset with experience supporting or leading work winning

Why join AECOM

This is a chance to step into a leadership role within a team that’s growing and delivering at scale.

- Strong pipeline of current and upcoming work across Queensland
- Opportunity to lead high-impact, career-defining projects
- Access to AECOM’s national and global expertise
- A collaborative, supportive culture where leadership is valued

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options




- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Volunteer and representation leave
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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📌 Associate Director (Brisbane)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Brisbane