Senior Planner / Engineer – Transport Planning & Advisory
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Flexible working arrangements, 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave, Professional networks, Mentoring and sponsorship programs
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Aug 7
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, analysis, and design of complex transport engineering solutions, including traffic impact assessments and network performance analysis. Manage allocated work packages and provide technical guidance to team members to ensure high-quality, compliant outcomes.
Requirements
Requires a tertiary degree in Engineering and RPEQ certification with strong professional experience in the transport industry. Must possess demonstrated project management capabilities and a sound understanding of Australian Standards and Austroads Guidelines.
Full job description
Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group
About SJ Group
At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.
A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.
Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.
About SMEC
We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.
We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.
The Role
Lead planning outcomes. Take ownership of solutions. Create real impact.
We are seeking an experienced transport planner to take on a key technical and delivery leadership role, contributing to the successful delivery of complex transport planning and advisory projects across a diverse portfolio of work.
The role offers the opportunity to lead and support the planning, analysis, and development of strategic, multi-model transport planning outcomes, with a strong focus on public transport, active transport and integrated network performance. You will apply sound professional judgement and project management capability while working closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders supporting projects through key stages of project definition and assessment.
Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the planning, analysis and development of transport planning and advisory outcomes on complex projects, applying sound professional judgement to deliver robust, defensible and high‑quality advice aligned with policy frameworks and client objectives.
Take ownership of allocated work packages, applying project management principles to manage scope, programme, risk and quality, and support deliver through key Project Assessment Gateways from SASRs to BCs.
Work closely with clients, internal teams and stakeholders to support coordinated project delivery, support effective working relationships, and help resolve technical, delivery and stakeholder challenges.
Contribute to the commercial success of projects through efficient delivery of planning services, support to proposals and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and support to team members, assisting with problem‑solving, quality of outputs and practical transport planning judgement within project teams.
About You
You are an experienced transport planning professional who takes ownership of your work, exercises sound professional judgement, and enjoys driving multi-modal planning outcomes within a collaborative consulting environment. You will also ideally have an interest in the economics and realisation of benefits for the projects you lead.
Suitable applicants will be/have:
Tertiary degree in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to support client relationships
Sound commercial awareness, including understanding of project delivery including management of scope, programme, quality and budget.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex planning, technical and policy considerations clearly
Strong understanding of transport policy frameworks, planning guidelines and evidence-based assessment approaches.
Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Why Join Us?
Work on diverse and challenging infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
Contribute to meaningful projects with social, environmental, and economic impact
For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: [email protected]
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
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For over 75 years SMEC has been a trusted partner on major transport, water and energy infrastructure projects around the world. We deliver positive impact to the people, environment, clients and communities we serve.
As an SJ Group company, we are a diverse multidisciplinary team across 40+ countries, enabling us to have global reach with local impact. Through our network of global specialists, we draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments.
SMEC has its origins in the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, recognised as one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world.
Standing on the shoulders of these early pioneers, we have built on their innovation, resilience and achievements and evolved into a global leader in engineering and design solutions that move and connect people, provide access to essential resources and build more sustainable communities around the world.
Want to engineer positive change with us?
If you value technical excellence, underpinned by sustainability and want to create real impact, then we’d love to hear from you! Join our expert and innovative teams in one of our 40+ locations. Visit our careers page for current vacancies.
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How many Transportation jobs are open in City of Brisbane, Australia right now?
There are currently 55 open transportation positions in City of Brisbane, Australia listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Transportation roles in City of Brisbane, Australia?
Companies currently hiring include National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, SMEC (an SJ Group company), Aurecon, Volvo Construction Equipment, Sime Darby Holdings Berhad, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Transportation jobs in City of Brisbane, Australia?
Yes — 27 of the 55 open transportation positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 27 hybrid).
How do I apply for Transportation jobs in City of Brisbane, Australia?
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.