Associate Director, Civil Engineering - Gladstone or Rockhampton

Aurecon Group; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an experienced Lead / Associate Director Civil Engineer to drive civil infrastructure projects in Gladstone/Rockhampton. Based in Regional Queensland, you will lead delivery, mentor teams and strengthen client relationships across Central Queensland.

You will provide technical leadership, champion quality standards and support Aurecon's growth by delivering complex projects that shape communities and infrastructure, while fostering innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Extensive experience delivering civil infrastructure projects within consulting, engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience delivering TMR projects.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capability.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineers.
• Proven ability to manage project delivery, commercial outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards, design processes and infrastructure delivery frameworks.
• RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) is essential.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects from concept through to construction
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth
• Provide technical leadership and governance across multidisciplinary project teams
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and innovation
• Drive quality project outcomes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and engineering best practice
• Support strategic growth initiatives and help strengthen Aurecon's presence across Central Queensland

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring engineers

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Lead / Associate Director Civil Engineer | Gladstone or Rockhampton

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. Based in Gladstone, you'll play a key leadership role in growing our civil engineering capability across Central Queensland while delivering projects that shape industries, communities and regions.

What you will do

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects from concept through to construction
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to business growth
• Provide technical leadership and governance across multidisciplinary project teams
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration and innovation
• Drive quality project outcomes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and engineering best practice
• Support strategic growth initiatives and help strengthen Aurecon's presence across Central Queensland

What you will bring

• A degree qualification in Civil Engineering
• Extensive experience delivering civil infrastructure projects within consulting, engineering or infrastructure environments and proven experience delivering TMR projects
• Strong client relationship management and business development capability
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring engineers
• Proven ability to manage project delivery, commercial outcomes and stakeholder engagement
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian standards, design processes and infrastructure delivery frameworks
• RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) is essential
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You'll work on significant infrastructure projects while being supported by a team that values innovation, inclusion and technical excellence. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we provide flexible work options, personalised learning pathways, mentoring and opportunities to grow your career while making a real impact.

In Gladstone or Rockhampton, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a regional lifestyle while leading nationally significant projects, backed by the resources, technical expertise and career opportunities of a connected Australia-wide business. This role offers the chance to build a long-term leadership career without compromising on project scale, complexity or professional growth.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet.

That's why we are here, to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.