Technical Director Transport Planning

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity 

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, Mott MacDonald's Transport team has an exciting opening for a Technical Driector Transport Planning in the Brisbane or Sunshine Coast office. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia. 

As our Technical Director Transport Planning, you will play a pivotal role in leading the planning, design and delivery of some of Queensland's most significant transport and urban mobility projects. This is an opportunity to combine technical excellence, client leadership and business growth while helping to build and strengthen our Urban Mobility capability across the state. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver innovative, integrated and sustainable transport solutions that improve accessibility, connectivity and customer outcomes for communities across Queensland.

• Demonstrated experience leading the delivery of complex transport planning and infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership, sound professional judgement and quality advisory services.
• Strong client relationship management, stakeholder engagement and business development experience, including leading or contributing to successful proposals and pursuits.
• Experience mentoring and developing transport professionals and supporting high-performing teams.
• Growing and developing our Urban Mobility capability within Queensland, expanding expertise across public transport planning, integrated corridor studies, multi-modal network planning and transport infrastructure design.
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating transport planning, traffic engineering, active transport, modelling and infrastructure design inputs.
• Managing the preparation of transport strategies, business cases, feasibility studies, corridor planning studies, concept designs and network planning projects.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients including the Department of Transport and Main Roads, local government authorities, public transport agencies and private sector organisations.
• Providing specialist advice on public transport planning, service integration, accessibility, customer experience, station and stop operations, future mobility and multi-modal access.
• Supporting business development activities through client engagement, proposal preparation and strategic pursuit of new opportunities.
• Managing project performance, including programme, risk, commercial and quality outcomes.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation and best practice within urban mobility and transport planning.

About You 

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) (for engineering pathway) and/or eligibility for relevant professional accreditation.
• Chartered status or progress towards chartership highly regarded.
• Extensive experience in transport planning, urban mobility or integrated transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of public transport planning, multi-modal networks, corridor planning and transport strategy development.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, risk and quality outcomes.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life  and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1