Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

Our Transport Team are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer based in Rockhampton. This opportunity presents the chance for an experienced Civil Engineer to work on a wide variety of regionally significant transport and general civil planning and design projects, establishing and building existing client relationships, and leading people. We are looking to speak with Engineers from Principal to Associate Director level with significant experience in Transport Infrastructure.

Please note: Relocation is on offer for the right candidate.

Working as part of a high performing, close-knit regional team that consists of over 30 engineers, scientists and designers,



you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with industry renowned peers nationally across our organisation to create whole-of-business success.

How you’ll make a difference

- Lead general civil work including road design and urban precinct planning projects for both government and private sector clientele.
- Act as Project Manager / Technical Lead on a range of projects, including partaking in business development practices, proposal writing, bidding for civil infrastructure projects.
- Work closely with a range of engineers across Australia, delivering key transport design services on a variety of transport infrastructure projects.
- Partake in Team Leader responsibilities across the local Transport Business including managing, training and mentoring junior team members to aid their professional development, financial reporting on projects.
- Actively partake in business and strategic planning activities for the team, with the wider business effectively collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

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.

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with RPEQ and ideally 12+ years experience for a consultancy, local Council or State Government Department
- A future leader with an interest in succession and long-term growth within a global organisation.




- Extensive design and/or project management experience with State Government or local council civil infrastructure and transport projects
- Proven knowledge of Australian Standards and a track record of applying your technical knowledge when delivering projects.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills when dealing with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level, developing new client relationships and maintaining existing networks within the business.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary advantages, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

📌 Associate Director, Transport Infrastructure – Civil Engineering (Rockhampton Regional)
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📍 Rockhampton Regional