Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer | Project Manager to join our Civil & Transport Infrastructure team in Gladstone, Mackay or Cairns In this role you will manage the design and documentation on a variety of civil and transport infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors, across an extensive regional client portfolio. You will provide leadership, guidance and assistance in the delivery of projects from concept stage through to construction. You will have an aptitude for resolving complex site constraints within the operational parameters required of such facilities, as well as previous project experience within a multi-disciplinary team.

Escape the hustle and bustle of capital cities by joining us in Central or Northern Queensland. Not only will you be part of a successful international team, but you will also be exposed to the unique and laid-back lifestyle regional Queensland has to offer. Regional Queensland is home to breathtaking landscapes, fantastic fishing and hiking spots, as well as offering a multitude of activities for families with warm weather all year around. Lower cost of living will give you more financial freedom to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without making sacrifices on advancing your career.

Our Civil & Transport Infrastructure team is a key component in major infrastructure projects in the areas of industrial development, defense, renewable energy, major community projects, aviation and transport.

That’s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:
• Establish and maintain client relationships, identify new project opportunities and win work.
• Project manage and be technically responsible for large, high-quality planning and design projects ($2M+ design fee), including multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Develop local junior engineers and design personnel.
• Ground truth designs throughout regional Queensland’s extensive remote road network.
• Provide technical expertise to clients and support projects through other offices as required.
• Contribute to the development of GHD's knowledge and skills in civil and transport engineering including planning, design, and construction.

What you will bring to the team
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
• Experience in establishing client relationships and winning work
• Excellent project management skills and ability and willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) & Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) (Preferred)
• A passion for high-quality design documentation, assessment and analysis of technical data and imparting knowledge, skills, and experience through the provision of professional development in others.
• Knowledge of flood modelling, geotechnical analysis, pavement design and an ability to integrate into civil and transport design preferred.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written (including report writing).
• Demonstrated professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating, and solving problems to brief and budget.
• The capability to produce concise and accurate reports, technical specifications, design calculations, drafting briefs and mark-ups.
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design and the delivery of projects, from small projects to medium sized projects.
• Experience and a sound understanding of current civil engineering technologies, including design, modelling, and construction.

Interested? Apply now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.