You’re in the right place. At Aurecon, we bring ideas to life to design a better future - turning complexity into clarity and challenges into real‑world solutions. We work across advisory, design, delivery and asset management on projects that shape communities and are recognised for engineering excellence.
With a strong and growing Civil Infrastructure portfolio nationally and across South Australia, we are seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join our Adelaide team and play a key role in delivering local and interstate projects.
In this senior role, you’ll lead the delivery of civil and land infrastructure projects across both design and construction phases, combining technical excellence with project and client leadership. You’ll work on a diverse range of projects including SA Water programs, industrial developments, and major urban infrastructure initiatives, alongside broader national opportunities. You’ll also be instrumental in mentoring engineers and helping grow Aurecon’s Adelaide Land & Water capability, contributing to a strong and connected national team.
Here are the key things you’ll do to bring ideas to life:
At Aurecon, our people are supported to do their best work. We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development, and flexible, hybrid working arrangements. This role may also be considered on a four‑day‑per‑week basis, alongside part‑time, job‑share and flexible start and finish options.
We are proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that supports wellbeing, flexibility and career growth. You’ll work on high‑profile projects while building a rewarding and sustainable career within a large, diverse and forward‑thinking organisation. Inclusive leadership is role‑modelled from the top and expected of everyone.
Our benefits include a generous, gender‑neutral paid parental leave offering, along with a range of health and wellbeing services designed to support you at every stage of your career.
Who is Aurecon?
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
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