Associate Engineer - IV & Construction Services

About the job

• Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

As an Associate Civil Engineer - IV & Construction Services, you will provide technical leadership and construction phase expertise across major infrastructure projects. Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual, technical and quality requirements.

You will combine strong engineering capability with contract administration, project delivery and stakeholder management expertise, supporting successful outcomes throughout the construction lifecycle. As a senior member of the team, you will also contribute to mentoring engineers, strengthening client relationships, and driving project performance across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the interface of design and construction while influencing project outcomes, supporting team development, and contributing to the continued growth of SMEC's Infrastructure business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction phase engineering services across major infrastructure projects
• Ensure technical outputs meet client, contractual and SMEC quality standards
• Collaborate with contractors, clients and project teams to deliver coordinated project outcomes
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and project team members
• Apply project management principles to achieve programme, cost and quality objectives
• Administer contracts and issue directions to contractors in accordance with project requirements
• Review, assess and negotiate variation claims and contractual matters
• Monitor and report on project progress, quality, safety, time and cost performance
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the construction phase
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships to support successful project delivery and future opportunities

About You

You are an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure delivery and construction phase services. You bring a commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide technical leadership across complex projects.

You will have:

• 10+ years' experience in civil engineering within major infrastructure projects
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• RPEQ or Chartered status, or a commitment to obtaining registration.
• Demonstrated experience delivering construction phase services within a consulting or client-side environment
• Strong technical capability across civil and transport infrastructure projects
• Experience administering contracts and managing contractor interfaces during project delivery
• Proven ability to manage project risks, resolve complex technical issues and deliver strong client outcomes
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring engineers and technical professionals
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project performance drivers
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Strong report writing, proposal preparation and communication skills
• A proactive leadership style with the ability to influence project outcomes and drive continuous improvement across delivery teams

Why Townsville?

As the gateway to North Queensland, Townsville is a vibrant regional city experiencing continued growth and investment in transport, water, energy and community infrastructure. It's a place where you can build a rewarding career while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living and endless outdoor opportunities. To help make the move easier, relocation assistance may be provided for successful candidates relocating to the region.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – carl.thiedeke@smec.com

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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