Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering Lead

Transport Planning & Traffic Engineering Lead Shape the future of transport in Queensland. Lead a growing team. Build a legacy. At Aurecon, we imagine and co-create a better future. As Queensland enters a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment cycle, we're looking for an experienced Transport Planning & Traffic Engineering Lead to help grow our capability, strengthen key client relationships, and deliver the projects that will shape the state's future. Based in Brisbane, or potentially elsewhere in Queensland for the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, grow a high-performing team, and play a pivotal role in securing and delivering major transport infrastructure projects. What will you do? As a senior leader within Aurecon's Transport team, you'll combine technical excellence, client leadership and commercial acumen to help drive our next phase of growth. You'll: Lead and grow our Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering capability across Queensland. Build trusted relationships with clients including TMR, local government and key transport stakeholders. Win and lead strategic transport projects across planning, business cases, advisory and infrastructure development. Provide technical leadership across multi-modal transport planning and traffic engineering projects. Mentor and develop team members, helping build capability and future leaders. Collaborate across Aurecon's Transport, Energy, Water and Advisory teams to unlock opportunities and deliver exceptional client outcomes. What will you bring? We're open to candidates from either a transport planning or traffic engineering background. More important than a specific title is your ability to lead clients, win work and help grow a successful business. You'll ideally have: 15+ years' experience in transport planning, traffic engineering or related infrastructure advisory roles. Strong networks and credibility within the Queensland transport market. Experience working with TMR, local government or major transport infrastructure clients. A proven track record of winning work, developing client relationships and leading project delivery. Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. The ability to mentor, inspire and develop technical teams. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Transport Planning, Engineering or a related discipline. Why join Aurecon? This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to help shape a growing business and create a long-term impact on Queensland's transport future. You'll enjoy: The opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a well-established transport planning team. Exposure to major Queensland transport, infrastructure and Olympic-related opportunities. A strong pipeline of transport planning, business case and advisory projects. Support from a collaborative leadership team committed to investing in growth. The flexibility to shape your role around technical leadership, people leadership, or both. A culture that values innovation, wellbeing, inclusion and professional development. Ready to help shape Queensland's future? Apply now and join Aurecon in delivering the transport solutions that will connect communities for generations to come.