North QLD Opportunities: Engineers & Superintendents

At AECOM, we are united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.

Our global program management business provides the structure, tools, techniques      and process to deliver on this vision. By connecting our broad expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome – driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defence, transport, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world’s major cities.

Partnering with public and private asset owners as development and delivery partners, we help shape early thinking to deliver transformational change. Committed to the legacies of the programs we manage, we offer ongoing engagement through the program lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning and removal.

AECOM’s multidisciplinary teams across Queensland Regional Locations, including Gympie, Cairns, Rockhampton, Townsville and Mackay, are hiring a number of positions to support the delivery of a multi-year design and construction contract. There are various full-time employee opportunities, alongside contracting opportunities available for independent contractors or fixed term contract ranging from 18-24 months in duration.

We are seeking the following civil construction specialists:

• Site Inspectors
• Project Engineers 
• Site Engineers
• Superintendents’ Representatives 

Due to the nature of the work, it would be ideal for suitable candidates to hold the following:

• Relevant Qualifications (Bachelor of Engineering for CA or Engineering roles)
• Experience in project delivery & site construction.
• Proven project experience in civil infrastructure, construction, building works or water infrastructure and ability to be based in Rockhampton, Townsville, Mackay or Cairns.
• Confident communication technique with an ability to coordinate and operate across complex stakeholder groups.
• An excellent and proven understanding of Australian Standards and Policies.
• Knowledge of Australian Government transport infrastructure standards with (ideally) a TMR prequalification (desirable) or knowledge of VIC Roads, Transport for NSW, Main Roads WA etc.
• Ability and interest in gaining TMR accreditation.
• NDRRA experience working with the QRA
• RPEQ Registered Engineer (holding or eligible / on the pathway to obtain)

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.