Lead Civil Engineer

Lead Civil Engineer, Land & Water

Everything is an adventure for the curious mind. At Aurecon, we turn curiosity into real-world outcomes. Join us and use your expertise to foster innovation, navigate complexity with care, and co-create projects that deliver meaningful, lasting change.

Your role

As a Lead Civil Engineer in our Land Infrastructure Team in Brisbane, you'll lead purposeful work that supports the future of the land infrastructure sector. You’ll lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team. You’ll explore integrated solutions, offer thoughtful perspectives, and partner with clients to help them build a more sustainable world.

What you’ll be doing

• Technical Leader – whilst the role can be tailored to your strengths, this role is for a Civil Engineer that can take a lead role on civil design infrastructure projects, maintaining involvement from the bid stage through to design and ultimate successful project delivery. 

• Supporting development – work with a team of civil engineers, designers and drafters to contribute to the design and construction of civil infrastructure across a broad range of private and government projects.

• Client facing – be supported into a client leader role where you will be encouraged to both grow your network and deliver innovative solutions to best fit a client’s needs.

• Personal growth – grow your technical skills and leadership abilities within the team with guidance from the large Aurecon support network.

• Collaborating across disciplines – work closely with a range of engineers across Aurecon to explore creative and efficient solutions to project needs. 

• Providing insights with care – share well-informed guidance that supports confident, inclusive decision-making within the Land Infrastructure team.

What you’ll bring

You blend technical knowledge with empathy and big-picture thinking. You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds meaningful connections, and is motivated by purposeful work. You’ll also have:

• A relevant engineering degree, be RPEQ accredited (or CPEng and working towards RPEQ) and at least 7 years’ post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering

• Demonstrated leadership and influencing capability

• A strong ability to shape thoughtful, effective solutions in energy or infrastructure

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a wide range of people

• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and bring forward new perspectives

How we support your growth

At Aurecon, no two career journeys are the same. We’ll support yours with a collaborative culture, learning experiences, and the flexibility to design your own path. We embrace difference, nurture belonging, and ensure every voice feels valued.

What we offer

• Variety of exciting projects and clients

• Extended parental leave and cultural leave flexibility

• Wellbeing programs for you and your loved ones

• Development pathways, mentoring, and personalised growth support

Who we are

At Aurecon, we’re curious adventurers. We view complexity as a space to listen, imagine, and grow. As Aureconeers, we’re practical dreamers who find inspiration in everyday moments. With over 7,000 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, we work together to create positive impact for generations to come.

Ready to join us?

If this opportunity feels aligned with your strengths and aspirations, we’d love to connect with you.

Apply now and begin the next step in your fulfilling journey with us.