Principal Traffic Engineer

Building Talent Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Talent Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a senior traffic engineering professional to lead a growing NSW practice.

This unique leadership role offers mentorship into a Director-level position with potential equity as the founding Directors plan retirement over the next 2–3 years.

You will influence project directions across public and private clients, shaping the future of a respected consultancy and guiding the team toward continued success.

Qualifications

• Extensive NSW traffic engineering experience.
• Strong client reputation and networks.
• Leadership capability and desire to mentor others.
• Drive to shape the future of a successful consultancy.

Job description

The Company

This specialist traffic engineering consultancy has built an outstanding reputation as one of NSW's leading names in the field.

They’re known for a close-knit, diverse team culture with regular social events (including partners and families), strong staff rewards, and career pathways that keep people here for the long term.

What you’ll enjoy:

• Above-market salaries + generous annual bonus (10% paid last year)


• Flexible working and high trust environment


• Diverse portfolio of public and private clients


• Notable traffic engineering, transport modelling & planning projects


• Supportive, social and professional team culture

The Role

This senior role is a result of succession planning and steady growth. With one of the founding Directors preparing for retirement over the next 2–3 years, you’ll be mentored into a leadership position with the potential for equity and a Director stake in the business.

Responsibilities & Requirements

This role will suit someone ambitious, respected in the industry, and ready to step into leadership.

You will bring:

• Extensive NSW traffic engineering experience


• Strong client reputation and networks


• Leadership capability and desire to mentor others


• Drive to shape the future of a successful consultancy

Why Apply?

This is a rare, career-defining opportunity to step into a highly successful business, with mentorship into a Director role and a seat at the top table.

• Work towards equity / Director and influence trajectory and reap the rewards!


• Annual bonus - 10% paid to all staff last year!


• Diverse workforce including 50/50 male / female ratio - industry leading!