Central & North QLD Design Manager & Project Manager Opportunities

“Designing and delivering highways in regional Queensland isn’t just engineering — it’s shaping the future of our communities, connecting people, saving lives, and unlocking opportunities across the state.”  Michael Arri - Area Manager - North Queensland & Northern Territory

Come grow with us. 

AECOM is continuing to grow our Transport and Infrastructure team across Australia and New Zealand and we’re seeking experienced Senior Project Managers/Design Managers with a strong background in transport and highways detailed design to support our expanding pipeline of major infrastructure work.

These opportunities may particularly appeal to professionals who are considering a move to Central or North Queensland, whether permanently or for a period of time. For those looking to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this could be a chance to enjoy a different pace while still delivering challenging infrastructure projects. Equally, the roles may suit someone interested in relocating for a year or two to support key project delivery, before returning to a larger metro environment.

This opportunity is well suited to experienced professionals who enjoy owning and delivering packages of work, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across ANZ and acting as the key interface with clients at a local level.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

We currently have multiple opportunities across regional Queensland, particularly in Rockhampton and Mackay, with potential opportunities in Townsville and Cairns as our pipeline continues to grow.

These roles will play a key part in strengthening our leadership capability in the region, particularly where we are continuing to build out our senior technical and project delivery presence.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead and deliver transport infrastructure projects, particularly across highways and road design, ensuring high quality outcomes across detailed design phases.
• Own and manage packages of work, taking accountability for scope, programme, technical delivery and client outcomes.
• Coordinate with AECOM teams across ANZ, leveraging our national design capability to successfully deliver complex infrastructure projects.
• Act as the local client interface, building trusted relationships with government and infrastructure clients.
• Manage project delivery end-to-end, including design management, resourcing, programme management and technical coordination.
• Provide technical leadership in transport and highway design, ensuring alignment with relevant standards and best practice.
• Support the growth of AECOM’s regional transport capability, helping strengthen delivery teams and mentor developing engineers.

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 perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager, Design Manager or Technical Project Leader within transport infrastructure.
• Strong detailed design experience in highways and road infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver projects or packages of work within large infrastructure programs.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across multiple offices or regions.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with state government transport agencies or similar clients.
• A passion for delivering infrastructure that supports regional communities and long-term growth.

Why join AECOM

AECOM delivers some of the most important transport infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. By joining our regional Queensland teams, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-impact infrastructure projects while helping grow capability in emerging regional markets.

You’ll also benefit from AECOM’s national design network, allowing you to collaborate with specialists across ANZ while still being based in a regional location.

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         
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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.

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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.