National Civil Engineering Director - (Brisbane)

ADG Engineers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Parental leave

Long-service leave

Flexible working

Job summary

ADG Engineers, part of AtkinsRéalis, invites applications for a National Discipline Director – Civil based in Brisbane. You will lead civil growth, nurture relationships with Tier 1/2 contractors, and shape strategy for Australia-wide projects with Olympic-scale potential through 2032 and beyond.

We seek a credible civil engineering leader with Chartered status, 20+ years of experience, and a strong national network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (essential).
• Chartered status (CPEng) required or equivalent.
• 20+ years’ experience delivering and leading civil engineering outcomes with a strong personal brand.
• Proven experience building, scaling, and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growth and accountability for pipeline, revenue, and client development.
• Build and maintain senior relationships across the Australian market and major civil contractors.
• Develop and execute a regional business plan aligned to national strategy.
• Provide technical oversight and governance on complex infrastructure projects.
• Identify major opportunities leveraging AtkinsRéalis global capability.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the Australian business.
• Represent ADG in the market, strengthening brand and positioning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Client development

Commercial negotiation

Influencing capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

ADG, an AtkinsRéalis company, is looking for talented Civil leaders ready to take the next step in their careers. As part of one of the world's largest engineering and project management firms, ADG offers the best of both worlds: the close-knit, collaborative culture of a respected Australian consultancy, paired with the global reach, resources and opportunity of an international leader.

With a team of over 250 engineers, ADG delivers landmark projects across Australia, spanning transport infrastructure, commercial and residential, tourism, defence and justice and land development. You'll work on genuinely meaningful work alongside specialists in structural, civil and infrastructure engineering, construction services and digital engineering

National Discipline Director – Civil

Local roots. National reach. Olympic-scale ambition.

We are seeking a National Discipline Director based in our Brisbane office to lead the growth and performance of our civil business across Australia.

Our Civil team works at the forefront of major infrastructure delivery across Australia's most demanding markets. From the rail corridors of Melbourne to the renewable hubs of regional Queensland, from coastal transport networks to urban growth precincts, we influence outcomes on projects with lasting national impact. With a strong pipeline of secured work and growing demand across Australia, we are looking for a senior leader to step into a high-impact role with responsibility for growth, delivery and market positioning at a national scale.

Working closely with Practice Directors and the broader ADG / AtkinsRéalis senior stakeholder network, you will shape the future direction of the civil business and position ADG for the major opportunities ahead, including the once-in-a-generation infrastructure pipeline emerging across Brisbane and South East Queensland as Australia prepares for its Olympic moment in 2032.

What you will do

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for:

• Lead regional growth, with accountability for pipeline, revenue, and client development
• Build and maintain senior relationships across the Australian market and Tier 1/ Tier 2 civil contractors
• Develop and execute a regional business plan aligned to national strategy
• Provide technical oversight and governance on complex infrastructure projects
• Identify and pursue major opportunities, leveraging AtkinsRéalis global capability
• Mentor and develop engineers across the Australian business
• Represent ADG in the market, strengthening brand and positioning

About you

You are a credible and commercially minded civil engineering leader with a strong market presence.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status (CPEng)
• 20+ years’ experience delivering and leading civil engineering outcomes with a strong personal brand, already established in the TMR sector.
• Proven in depth experience in building, scaling, and leading high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success winning work and growing infrastructure business
• Established relationships across the Australian market, including strong relationships across SEQ local government
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and influencing capability
• Experience operating at a senior leadership level, shaping strategy and outcomes
• Deep technical capability with experience in governance and risk oversight

At ADG, you will influence more than just projects — you will help shape the direction of the business.

We offer:

• A leadership role with real impact on growth and strategy
• Access to major projects and global capability through AtkinsRéalis
• A strong pipeline of secured work
• A collaborative, national team environment
• Flexible working and competitive remuneration
• Additional benefits including bonus schemes, parental leave, and long-service leave