Senior Civil Designer - Roads & Highways | Gladstone or Mackay

Aurecon Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Civil Designer role within Aurecon Group focused on roads and highways is available in Gladstone or Mackay, Queensland. You will lead complex design delivery for major transport projects, mentoring junior designers and collaborating with engineers, PMs and clients to ensure solutions meet Austroads and TMR standards.

The successful candidate has 10+ years in civil design for roads, advanced 12d modelling skills, and a track record mentoring design teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in civil design with a focus on roads and highways.
• Advanced 12d modelling capability and proven experience delivering TMR projects.
• Experience leading and mentoring small design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and road design activities, including advanced 12d modelling.
• Deliver high-quality design solutions aligned with Austroads, TMR specifications and industry standards.
• Mentor and develop designers, fostering technical excellence across project teams.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and clients to solve complex infrastructure challenges.
• Contribute to the delivery of significant road, highway and civil infrastructure projects in Queensland.

Skills

12d modelling

Roads & highways

Mentoring team

Stakeholder engagement

Australian Citizenship

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Civil Designer in our Roads & Highways team based in Gladstone or Mackay, you’ll lead the delivery of complex road and civil infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Queensland.

You’ll enjoy the opportunity to live and work in Central Queensland while staying connected to a nationally recognised transport team delivering some of the state’s most significant infrastructure projects. Working alongside talented engineers, project managers and technical specialists, you’ll help shape the future of transport networks across the region.

• Lead civil and road design activities, including advanced 12d modelling, on major transport and infrastructure projects
• Deliver high-quality design solutions aligned with Austroads, TMR and industry standards
• Mentor and develop designers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration across project teams
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and clients to solve complex infrastructure challenges
• Contribute to the successful delivery of significant road, highway and civil infrastructure projects throughout Queensland

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years’ experience in civil design, with a strong focus on roads and highways
• Advanced 12d modelling capability and proven experience delivering TMR projects
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring small design teams
• Strong understanding of Austroads, TMR specifications and relevant industry standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Australian Citizenship

How We Support Your Growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You’ll work on some of Queensland’s most significant transport and 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, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a regional lifestyle while working on nationally significant projects, backed by the resources, technical expertise and career opportunities of a connected Australia-wide Roads & Highways business. This role offers the chance to build a rewarding long-term career without compromising on the scale, complexity or impact of the work you deliver.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

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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.

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.