ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Pavement Lead ANZ to provide strategic and technical leadership across our pavement engineering business throughout Australia and New Zealand.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving the growth, technical excellence, and successful delivery of pavement engineering services across a diverse portfolio of major transport and infrastructure projects. Leveraging your extensive expertise in pavement materials, design methodologies, asset management, and construction practices, you will lead the development of innovative, practical, and cost-effective pavement solutions for road, highway and transport infrastructure clients.
As the Pavement Lead ANZ, you will oversee technical governance, mentor and develop engineering teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives.
This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or Auckland.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Pavement Engineering discipline across Australia and New Zealand, providing strategic direction, technical governance, and capability development.
Drive the delivery of high-quality pavement engineering solutions for major transport and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with relevant Australian and New Zealand standards.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and supporting business development, proposals, and major project pursuits.
Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team of pavement engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Provide senior technical leadership and oversight across projects, supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable, and commercially successful outcomes.
Required Skills and Competencies
Extensive experience in pavement engineering, with strong expertise in pavement design, analysis, materials, and rehabilitation for major transport and infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience mentoring teams, providing technical direction, and driving engineering excellence.
Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to identify opportunities and support business growth across the ANZ market.
Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with proficiency in pavement design software such as CIRCLY and a strong understanding of Austroads, Australian, and New Zealand pavement design standards
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
