At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex highways projects and mentor engineers in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, additional leave, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and project leadership is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
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 world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
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 strong 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.
Associate Director – Highways in Brisbane employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, allowing you to engage with diverse engineering disciplines while contributing to impactful Defence and transport projects across Queensland. With a strong emphasis on professional development through AECOM University and flexible work arrangements, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in civil infrastructure design.
