Regional Senior/Principal Engineer — Growth Leader

AIE Engineering & Construction Management; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AIE Engineering & Construction Management in Gladstone, QLD, is seeking a Regional Manager - Senior/Principal Engineer to lead growth and deliver major infrastructure projects. The role blends technical leadership with strategic business development across the Gladstone region.

You will mentor engineers, supervise structural, civil or mechanical design to Australian Standards, perform site assessments, and cultivate long-term client relationships with Tier 1 mining, water, ports and heavy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status and RPEQ registration preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, ideally with direct exposure to the Gladstone / Central Queensland industrial and mining market.
• Proven experience leading projects on Tier 1 mining, water, ports, or heavy infrastructure sites.
• Strong track record in client relationship building and strategic site growth.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in business development across the Gladstone region, cultivating trusted client relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and developing strategic partnerships that support the continued growth and success of our engineering business.
• Lead structural, civil or mechanical design, inspection, and remedial projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Oversee and produce high-level engineering deliverables, including design calculations in accordance with Australian Standards.
• Perform site-based assessments and inspections to guide client maintenance strategies.
• Utilise software to perform complex analysis and modelling.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and team knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Engineering design

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AIE Engineering & Construction Management in Gladstone, QLD, is seeking a Regional Manager - Senior/Principal Engineer to lead growth and deliver major infrastructure projects. The role blends technical leadership with strategic business development across the Gladstone region.

You will mentor engineers, supervise structural, civil or mechanical design to Australian Standards, perform site assessments, and cultivate long-term client relationships with Tier 1 mining, water, ports and heavy