Regional Manager - Highways, SEQ

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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. 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 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 Wo