Relocate to Australia: Regional Manager - Highways, Southeast Queensland at Aecom USA

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Highways Engineering, Project Leadership, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Civil Infrastructure Design, Strategic Planning, Team Mentoring, Digital Engineering, Stakeholder Engagement, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Come grow with us. AECOM is delivering some of the most complex and transformative transport infrastructure projects shaping Australia’s future. From major highway upgrades to region-shaping road corridors, our work helps communities stay connected, supports economic growth and keeps people moving safely and efficiently. Based in Brisbane, this opportunity sits within our growing Highways team, where we’re delivering a strong pipeline of major road and civil infrastructure projects across South East Queensland and beyond. With continued government investment across the SEQ transport network, we’re looking for an experienced highways leader to help drive the next phase of growth. This role will also be a key member of the ANZ Transport Leadership Team, helping shape strategy, capability and market growth across Australia and New Zealand. Our teams collaborate across Australia, New Zealand and globally, combining deep local knowledge with world-class technical capability. At AECOM, we don’t just design infrastructure we help shape how communities connect and move. Job Description Due to continued growth across our Highways portfolio, we are seeking an experienced leader to join our Brisbane team in a senior leadership capacity. This role will play a key part in growing our highways capability across SEQ, building strong relationships with key clients including TMR and local authorities, while leading a high-performing multidisciplinary team delivering major road and transport infrastructure projects. As a member of the ANZ Transport Leadership Team, you will also help shape broader strategic direction across the region and contribute to the growth of AECOM’s highways business. How you’ll make a difference Lead growth across the SEQ Highways market - Leverage your established network to strengthen client relationships across TMR, local government and key infrastructure clients, positioning AECOM for major highways opportunities. Deliver complex highways projects - Provide leadership across major road, corridor and transport infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality, technically robust outcomes. Drive technical excellence - Champion best practice in highways design and delivery, supporting innovation across digital engineering and integrated design solutions. Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration - Work closely with planners, designers and technical specialists across ANZ to deliver seamless, integrated project outcomes. Develop and mentor a high-performing team - Build capability within the team, supporting succession planning while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a strong fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline 15+ years’ experience within highways or major road infrastructure projects Strong technical background in highways engineering and design delivery Well-connected within the South East Queensland highways market, with established client relationships Proven experience working with TMR and/or local government clients Demonstrated leadership experience within a consulting or professional services environment Strong client engagement and business development capability A collaborative leadership style with a focus on team growth and delivery excellence Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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. State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD

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Responsibilities

Lead the growth of the highways market in Southeast Queensland by strengthening client relationships and delivering complex transport infrastructure projects. Serve as a member of the ANZ Transport Leadership Team to shape regional strategy and drive technical excellence.