Senior Transport Engineer

3 days ago


City of Brisbane, Australia Geoscience Ireland Full time

About SLR Consulting
At SLR Consulting, we are more than an environmental consultancy — we are problem solvers, innovators, and trusted advisors helping shape sustainable solutions worldwide. With nearly 1,000 staff in APAC, we deliver high-quality, tailored services to a growing client base across business, regulatory, and government sectors.

What sets us apart? A collaborative 'One Team' approach, a supportive workplace culture, and opportunities to work alongside industry leaders while making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

About the role
We are looking for a motivated Senior Consultant to join our Brisbane team working flexibly from our riverfront office. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in transport advisory while contributing to impactful projects across the region.

As a key member of our team, you will gain exposure to high-profile projects and take the next step in your career by progressing towards managing projects supported by respected industry leaders while continuing to develop your technical skills.
Your key responsibilities will include:

- Conducting intersection analysis and/or traffic modelling.
- Analysing signal timing, parking and traffic data.
- Traffic engineering design, including swept path assessments, site access and car parking layout reviews, devising intersection upgrades and road safety improvements..
- Undertaking intersection and corridor studies.
- Documenting traffic impact assessments (TIAs).
- Preparing proposals, technical reports and presentations.
- Managing clients and stakeholders with support.

To accelerate your career progression, we have a strong ongoing focus on targeted professional development.

Experience
The successful candidate must exhibit high-quality technical abilities in the traffic engineering and transport planning discipline and, ideally, will have experience with development assessment.
We’re looking for someone with:

- A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 2–6 years of experience in Transportation Engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in traffic engineering and transport planning.
- Experience with traffic modelling software (e.g., SIDRA, VISSIM, AutoTurn or similar).
- Excellent communication, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Our Benefits
At SLR, we know that every person is different, which is why we offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional growth:

- Hybrid work model – Enjoy the balance of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.
- Extra paid leave – Purchase up to 10 additional leave days for personal or professional development, volunteering, or family time.
- Parental leave support – Inclusive policies offering 14 weeks primary and 6 weeks secondary carer leave.
- Career development – A clear career progression path, study assistance, and up to 2 subsidised professional memberships.
- Wellbeing support – Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
- Global opportunities – Work with colleagues across international offices and gain exposure to diverse projects.
- Perks & discounts – Salary sacrificing, corporate uniforms, and exclusive discounts at major retailers.

You can explore our full benefits here.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading global consultancy with a rapidly growing APAC presence, we’d love to hear from you

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