Principal Transport Planner

**Location**- Brisbane, Australia-
- **Country**- Australia-
- **Contract type**- Permanent-
- **Work pattern**- Part Time, Full Time-
- **Market**- Transport-
- **Discipline**- Planning and modelling-
- **Job ref**- 11979-
- **Recruiter contact**- Natalie Sutherland**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 is currently seeking a passionate and experienced** Principal Transport Planner**for our Brisbane office**.**You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia. With a focus on creating safe and climate resilient infrastructure that benefits the economy, society and the environment, you will have the opportunity to:- Manage transport planning projects with a focus on public transport, ensuring outcomes that are sustainable, equitable, and community-focused.
- Strengthen partnerships with key government organisations, leveraging existing networks to identify new opportunities and support strategic growth.
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary inputs to diversify our transport portfolio and deliver integrated solutions.
- Contribute to winning new work by preparing compelling proposals and commercial offers that reflect our technical excellence and delivery capability.
- Provide thought leadership and connect local expertise with global best practices across the Mott MacDonald network.-
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About You**-
- Chartered Engineer with a Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in transport planning, with a strong understanding of public transport systems and stakeholder engagement.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for inclusive, community-driven outcomes.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire trust and build lasting relationships.
- A commitment to continuous learning, mentoring others, and contributing to a supportive team culture.

**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:

- Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
- Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
- Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
- Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
- Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development-
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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-NS1