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Senior Civil Engineer - Civil & Transport InfrastructureGHD · Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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Senior Civil Engineer - Civil & Transport Infrastructure

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-07 Cairns, Queensland, Australia Full-time Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$8,333–A$12,500/mo

About the Company

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

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer 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.

Responsibilities

  • ● 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.

Requirements

  • ● 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 or working towards).
  • ● 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

Benefits

  • ● Lower cost of living will give you more financial freedom to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without making sacrifices on advancing your career.
  • ● Part of a successful international team
  • ● Exposed to the unique and laid-back lifestyle regional Queensland has to offer
  • ● Breathtaking landscapes, fantastic fishing and hiking spots, as well as offering a multitude of activities for families with warm weather all year around