Job Description

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

Mott MacDonald’s Roads & Highways team in Queensland continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of state‑significant transport infrastructure projects such as The Wave. We are seeking experienced Roads & Highways Project Managers with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) experience to support the delivery of major roads and highway projects. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working on technically complex projects and wants long‑term stability, strong project exposure, and the opportunity to work within a nationally connected transport design team.

What you will be involved in

• Managing the end‑to‑end delivery of transport infrastructure projects, from early planning through to delivery and handover
• Leading project governance, program, cost, risk and change management in line with client and commercial requirements
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and trusted stakeholder relationships
• Coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams across engineering, advisory and technical services
• Managing sub‑consultants and supporting procurement and contract administration activities
• Contributing to tendering and proposal development, including scope, program and fee inputs
• Supporting continuous improvement in project delivery, safety, quality and commercial performance

About You

• Demonstrated Project management experience managing transport infrastructure projects (roads - highly desirable, rail, public transport or active transport
• Strong understanding of project governance, cost control, scheduling and risk management
• Experience managing the delivering of design projects for Queensland Government clients (TMR – highly desirable, other transport authorities)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical teams
• Relevant qualifications in engineering, project management or a related discipline

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.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

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-RZ1