Associate - Transport Design

Talent House Recruitment; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Clear career progression

Hybrid working flexibility

Influence on significant urban developments

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Associate - Transport Design for a senior position within a dynamic traffic engineering unit in Melbourne. The role involves designing and managing transport projects, providing strategic advice, and engage with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 8-12+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Microstation and AutoCad. The agency offers flexible working arrangements and a clear pathway for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of professional experience in traffic engineering or transport design.
• Experience in a Victorian consulting environment is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian planning and transport frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of transport design projects.
• Provide high-level technical advice to private developers and government agencies.
• Oversee the commercial performance of projects.
• Represent the firm at VCAT, planning panels.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Transport design

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microstation

AutoCad

Job description

Our client is a dominant force in the Victorian development landscape, providing expert advice across transport, planning, and urban design. They are seeking an Associate - Transport Design to join their fast expanding traffic engineering business unit. This is a senior appointment focused on delivering innovative traffic and transport design solutions for a diverse range of projects—from major residential and commercial subdivisions to complex urban renewal and government infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design management: Lead the technical delivery of transport design projects, including functional and detailed design of intersections, road alignments, car parks, and active transport infrastructure.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide high-level technical advice to private developers and government agencies, ensuring designs are safe, efficient, and compliant with Victorian standards (e.g., DTP/VicRoads and Australian Standards).
• Project Management: Oversee the commercial performance of projects, including fee proposals, resource allocation, and maintaining a high standard of QA across all deliverables.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Represent the firm at VCAT, planning panels, and in negotiations with local councils and road authorities.

About You

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Industry Experience: 8–12+ years of professional experience in traffic engineering or transport design, specifically within a Victorian consulting environment.
• Software Competencies: Ideally strong practical experience using Microstation and AutoCad
• Regulatory Expert: Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian planning and transport frameworks, including the Transport Integration Act and relevant Austroads guidelines.
• Communication: Exceptional report writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex design concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What’s On Offer

• Integrated Environment: Work alongside top-tier planners and urban designers in a truly collaborative, multi-disciplinary office.
• Career Trajectory: A clear and supported pathway to Principal or Director levels within a firm that values meritocracy.
• Flexibility: A genuine commitment to hybrid working and flexibility, tailored to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Premium Projects: Direct influence on some of Melbourne’s most significant urban developments and precinct-scale designs.