Traffic Engineer / Senior Traffic Engineer

Building Talent Recruitment; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 weeks paid parental leave

No mandated office days

Mentoring toward EA chartership and NQ

Job summary

Building Talent Recruitment in North Sydney is seeking a Traffic Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer to support a growing transport team. Hybrid work with no mandated office days and exposure to major rail, light rail, and centre projects across NSW, Qld, and WA.

You’ll engage with clients and senior leaders, stepping into client meetings and mentoring opportunities. The role offers hands-on responsibilities, strong progression, and a clear path toward EA chartership and NER as you build client

Qualifications

• Requires relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5 to 10 years' traffic engineering experience.
• Experience in an Australian design consultancy, NSW preferred.
• Strong experience in Traffic Impact Assessments & Construction Traffic Management Plans.
• Proficiency in SIDRA.
• AIMSUN or VISSIM experience highly regarded but training is available.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Traffic Impact Assessments for development and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare Construction Traffic Management Plans.
• Carry out design compliance checks from a traffic perspective.
• Write clear, well-structured technical reports.
• Engage directly with clients, approval authorities and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams across the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Written reports

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

SIDRA

AIMSUN or VISSIM (preferred)

Job description

Traffic Engineer / Senior Traffic Engineer

Building Talent Recruitment – North Sydney NSW

Hybrid

4d ago , from Building Talent Recruitment

Company

• A global engineering consultancy of more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
• Recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places to Work in 2026.
• A growing NSW and ACT transport team of around 10, with plans to grow by four more.
• Hybrid working with no mandated office days. Each team agrees its own days to collaborate in person.
• 22 weeks' paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, which doesn't have to be taken all at once.
• Genuine career progression demonstrated with the team leader having joined as a Senior and is now an Associate Director.

Role

This business's transport team is busy and growing, with a strong pipeline across major rail and light rail infrastructure, town centre redevelopment, energy and data centre projects, plus opportunities to support work in Queensland and Western Australia.

They're looking for a Traffic Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer with 5 to 10 years' experience to step into a key hire for the team. You'll report directly to the team leader and work alongside highly experienced senior leaders, with a Senior title available for the right experience.

It's a hands-on role with plenty of client exposure. Take the initiative and you'll be brought along to client meetings and given the room to build your own relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Traffic Impact Assessments for development and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare Construction Traffic Management Plans.
• Carry out design compliance checks from a traffic perspective.
• Write clear, well-structured technical reports.
• Engage directly with clients, approval authorities and stakeholders.
• Work with project managers and multidisciplinary teams across the business.

Requirements

This role suits a motivated traffic engineer who's ready to take work off senior leaders' plates and hold their own with clients. You'll be able to demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 to 10 years' traffic engineering experience
• Experience within an Australian engineering design consultancy, preferably within NSW
• Strong experience preparing Traffic Impact Assessments and Construction Traffic Management Plans
• Proficiency in SIDRA
• AIMSUN or VISSIM experience highly regarded but not essential, as training is available
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full working rights in Australia

This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing team on some of the state's biggest transport projects, with real support to progress your career.

Additional Information

• 22 weeks' paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, taken flexibly
• No mandated office days, just team-agreed days for collaborating in person
• Real progression, with mentoring and support toward EA chartership and NER