Technical Director - Major Projects (Roads)

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking.
 

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia and globally. We're the driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play. Following strong growth in the Queensland market and with a strong pipeline of current projects and upcoming opportunities, we are looking to continue the growth of our Transport team.

Our national and globally connected business allows opportunities for our staff to be involved and work on other key globally recognised projects such as Sydney Metro ED&A, Western Program Alliance (Level Crossing Removals), and roads opportunities across Australia, South-East Asia, North America and Europe. These are significant projects that shape the communities in which we live. You will have opportunities to build connections across our networks of international experts and bring your knowledge to our clients and to their projects.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a Technical Director to join the team to lead the delivery of major roads projects, including signature local projects, as well as opportunities to support the delivery of high-profile projects nationally and globally. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow the roads group within our wider transport team, focusing on embedding technical excellence at the core of everything we do.

In Queensland, we are currently working on iconic projects in the region such as Sunshine Coast Transport and Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail (including level crossing removals), as well as several key planning studies and business cases that will see critical infrastructure delivered to support the 2032 Olympics. Roads play a vital role in all of these projects and you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of their delivery.

As a Technical Director - Major Projects (Roads) to be based in Queensland, you will have the opportunity to:

• Managing the delivery of medium and large-scale transport projects, providing both design management and technical management skills to deliver excellent outcomes for our clients. 
• Playing a key leadership role in the growth and technical development of our transport team, with particular emphasis on expanding our capabilities in the design of major road projects. 
• Performing engineering duties as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) in planning, design and documentation of road designs and in the preparation of technical design reports and drawings. 
• Supporting the transport team with pursuing new project opportunities by actively inputting to the preparation of proposals, clearly articulating our technical and delivery capability and supporting the preparation of the commercial offer for the delivery of designs for road projects. 
• Mentoring junior engineers in the transport team and providing guidance and support in their pursuit of professional qualifications. 

About You

• An inclusive leadership style.

• Tertiary qualifications in Degree in a relevant Engineering or related field 

• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) preferred 

• Be a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Experience working on transport projects, with a demonstrable track record in leading and delivering the design of major roads projects in Queensland.

• Strong technical skills and a detailed understanding of standards and local Client requirements for the design of road infrastructure.

• Engaged industry connections, particularly with the QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Brisbane is one of the fastest growing offices in Australia, and we offer a range of benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including: 

• A flexible and agile work environment catering to all personal needs.
• Salary and bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest.  
• Comprehensive life, accident, and salary continuance insurance coverage.
• Enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.   
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

You've got this!  
 

Make this role your own and bring your creativity and fresh thinking in supporting the Transport Business and our work winning efforts. Come join our world class consultancy.  #LI-RZ1