Senior/ Principal Transport Planner

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Description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior or Principal level Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning and Advisory team in QLD to work on a range of exciting projects in Brisbane, across Australia and occasionally internationally. You will be responsible for leading transport planning projects that create a lasting positive impact on communities.

At Stantec, we offer a diverse and stimulating work environment with a passionate group of professionals. Your role will also involve cross-disciplinary collaboration with our transportation team, including engineering, design, and analytics.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Deliver a variety of transport planning projects for all modes that could include transport plans, strategies, feasibility studies, options analysis, and business cases.
• Preparation of winning proposals, management of projects, project stakeholders and clients
• Preparation of clear and concise reports and presentations for clients and senior leadership.
• Undertake research, data analysis and modelling to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Town or Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Minimum 6 yrs of previous transport planning experience (preferably in either a consultancy environment or a client organisation)
• Ability to engage effectively, be hands-on and driven to deliver
• Ability to describe complex transport issues in an easy to understand and presentable manner
• Commercial acumen and the ability to deliver on tight timelines across multiple projects

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

Organization : BC-3003 Transpt-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 28, 2025, 7:18:04 PM

Req ID: 250002J4

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans