Technical Director Roads and Highways North QLD
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Posted on:
18-10-2025
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Job Summary
Technical Director Roads and Highways North Queensland
(Mackay or Cairns)
At Aurecon we believe that your career should be a journey of purpose and fulfilment. As an accomplished leader with a strong engineering background you will have the opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure across the Queensland region. If youre driven by making a lasting impact on communities advancing sustainable practices and leading high-performing teams to deliver collaboratively with our clients we invite you to take the next step in your career as a Technical Director in our Roads & Highways team based in North Queensland.
Youll lead innovative large-scale projects while mentoring the next generation of roads and highways professionals. Our projects not only solve real-world challenges but also create a positive legacy in communities around Queensland Australia and the world.
What Youll Lead and Contribute To
In addition to your technical leadership you will play a critical role in strengthening client relationships expanding industry networks and enhancing the companys reputation. Youll leverage your established industry position and trusted client connections to continue building our brand expanding the project pipeline and positioning the organisation for future growth. Your ability to develop and maintain strong long-term relationships will be instrumental in ensuring ongoing business success and fostering new opportunities.
Heres what your role will look like:
Project Leadership and Design Management: Spearhead the design development and delivery of high-impact roads projects ensuring quality sustainability and innovative solutions.
Strategic Influence: Shape the direction of engineering practice setting technical standards and driving best practices across your team.
Team Development: Mentor and guide our team promoting a culture of continuous learning growth and excellence.
Collaboration Across Borders: Work with a network of professionals across the ANZ region leveraging diverse expertise to deliver impactful projects.
Driving Innovation: Lead initiatives that integrate the latest engineering technologies and sustainable practices to create smarter safer and more efficient infrastructure.
What Youll Bring to the Table
As a proven leader with a passion for advancing infrastructure were looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic collaborative environment. To be successful in this role youll bring:
- Min. 15 years of experience in engineering and a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) with a proven track record in roads and highways projects.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team.
- A forward-thinking approach with a passion for sustainable innovative engineering solutions.
- A deep understanding of the transport sector along with the ability to influence and shape the technical direction of projects.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Why Join Aurecon
At Aurecon we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowering our leaders to drive change and innovation. As a Technical Director youll be part of a team that works on award-winning projects that will leave a lasting positive impact on the communities and regions they are within.
In addition to meaningful work and exciting projects we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- A diverse inclusive culture where everyones unique perspective is valued
- Wellbeing initiatives for you and your family including mental health support and paid leave options
Ready to Shape the Future in North Queensland
We invite leaders who are passionate about driving impactful change in the roads sector to apply. If your background aligns with our vision and youre excited about the opportunity to lead and inspire we want to hear from you. Join us on a journey where your expertise and leadership will help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Apply now and start your leadership adventure with Aurecon.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Company Policies
- Customer Service
- Financial Performance
- Revenue Growth
- Oversight
- Regional Sales
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Product Line
- Ensure Compliance
- Human Resources
- Procedures
- Sales Goals
- Direct Reports
About Company
Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it. We’ve reimagined engineering. Our clients’ ideas and aspirations drive all that we do. We work alongside them like no other firm to co-create clever, innovative solutions to some of the world’s most compl ... View more
