Major Projects Executive

Our client, a globally operating engineering consultancy, has exclusively retained us to identify a Major Projects Executive to lead their Transport division in Queensland. With a strong and growing pipeline of road and rail infrastructure across the state, this is a career-defining opportunity for an established leader ready to shape delivery outcomes at the highest level.

The Opportunity

As a seasoned leader in transport infrastructure delivery, you will lead the planning and execution of high-value projects across Queensland. This is a pivotal role for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.

You will be accountable for the successful delivery of large-scale transport infrastructure, ensuring alignment with client expectations, safety standards, and strategic business outcomes — while leading multidisciplinary design teams, managing key stakeholder relationships, and driving innovation across all phases of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major transport projects, predominantly road and highway focused
• Manage complex project budgets and financial performance, ensuring profitability and margin protection
• Drive work-winning efforts including bid strategy, proposal development, commercial positioning, and direct client engagement to secure new major project opportunities
• Establish and maintain robust systems for risk management, compliance, and project governance
• Drive client-centric practices and maintain exceptional client relationships at the executive level
• Champion Digital Engineering and Digital Delivery across project teams
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and contractors

What You Bring

• 20+ years’ experience in transport infrastructure, with proven success delivering complex, high-value projects within a consultancy environment
• Extensive experience delivering for key Queensland clients, including the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)
• Demonstrated capability leading multi-disciplinary design teams at scale
• Expertise managing large-scale budgets and interpreting financial statements
• Strong leadership in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Deep understanding of public and private sector processes and client-side engagement
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent — RPEQ preferred

Why This Role?

• Lead a division with a live and growing pipeline across Queensland’s most significant transport programs
• Genuine executive autonomy with the backing and resources of a globally scaled firm
• Influence bid strategy, client relationships, and team culture from day one
• Be part of delivering infrastructure that shapes Queensland’s future for decades
• Competitive executive remuneration structured to reflect the seniority of the appointment
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine leadership development pathways

For a confidential discussion, please contact

Tim Naylor

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