Senior Associate Engineer Roads & Highways

Townsville - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Shape the Future of Transport Infrastructure in North Queensland

About the Role

Were looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate Civil Engineer to join our team in Townsville where youll help deliver major transport infrastructure projects that make a real impact across Queensland. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with one of Australias leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancies right here in Townsville.

As a Senior Associate Civil Engineer youll take the lead on a range of significant road and highway infrastructure projects. Youll manage multidisciplinary teams drive project delivery from concept to completion and play a key role in expanding our local presence through business development and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Leading and managing the design and delivery of road and highway projects across Queensland
Developing project teams and mentoring junior engineers
Building strong client relationships and securing repeat and new business
Contributing to strategic business development across the region
Managing projects exceeding $1 million in value on time and to budget
Preparing and reviewing high-quality technical reports

About You

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent
Minimum 10 years experience in road and highway design with strong QLD market knowledge
Proven experience in project management and delivery within a consultancy environment
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the broader business and marketing context
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Willingness to travel as needed (domestic or international)

What We Offer

A permanent senior role with strong pathways for advancement
Work on landmark transport infrastructure projects across Queensland
Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
A supportive team culture national network and cutting-edge digital tools

Why Townsville

Townsville offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle short commutes and a thriving regional economyperfect for professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life. With booming infrastructure investment across North Queensland theres never been a better time to bring your expertise here.

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About SMEC

With over 16500 employees across 120 offices worldwide SMEC delivers smart solutions for infrastructure urban development and environmental services. Our global reach combined with deep local knowledge helps us deliver real impactwhere it matters most.

Were proud to be part of the Surbana Jurong Group working closely with our sister company Robert Bird Group to deliver integrated engineering solutions across the globe.

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How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application online.
For a confidential discussion contact Ami Jordan at:

SMEC is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to equitable recruitment and fostering a diverse and respectful workplace.

Please note: All recruitment is managed internally. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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Shape the Future of Transport Infrastructure in North QueenslandAbout the RoleWere looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate Civil Engineer to join our team in Townsville where youll help deliver major transport infrastructure projects that make a real impact across Queensland. This ...