Senior Civil Engineer: Lead Projects & Client Relations

AECO

Adelaide

Hybrid

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional annual leave up to 6 weeks

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Road and Civil Engineer based in Adelaide to lead multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects across South Australia and Australia. You will drive planning, design, and delivery of road and rail schemes, while shaping client relationships and contributing to business development.

Strong autonomy, technical leadership, and collaboration are essential. You will guide teams, ensure design quality, manage budgets and programs, and mentor junior engineers in a

Qualifications

Chartered Professional Engineer designation or international accreditation is preferred.
Engineering degree or equivalent qualification is required.
Proven track record leading civil/highway engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects from planning to delivery.
Build and maintain client relationships across SA and national projects.
Provide design governance, risk management and quality assurance.
Support business development, capture planning and fee estimation; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

CPEng

Leadership

Engineering judgement

Client relations

Civil design software

Education

CPEng designation or international accreditation

Engineering degree

Tools

DRAINS

12D

AutoCAD

Job description

Strong autonomy, technical leadership, and collaboration are essential. You will guide teams, ensure design quality, manage budgets and programs, and mentor junior engineers in a

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