Traffic Manager

Bielby Holdings; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Project uplifts for regional/FIFO/DIDO

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bielby is seeking an experienced Traffic Manager to lead traffic management on a major regional road restoration project in NSW. Based in Sydney with mobilisation to site, you will define strategy, oversee TMPs/TGS, and ensure compliance with Transport for NSW standards while coordinating with clients, authorities and project teams.

You will mentor traffic staff, manage risk, optimise safety and performance, and contribute to tenders and future pursuits with your delivery expertise on major

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading traffic management on major road and civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Transport for NSW requirements and Austroads guidelines.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex traffic staging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of project-wide traffic management strategies.
• Oversee TMP and TGS design, review, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with NSW transport requirements and project specs.
• Manage traffic staging and road occupancy approvals.
• Coordinate with clients, councils, emergency services and regulators.
• Lead traffic risk assessments and mitigation.
• Monitor traffic performance and identify safety improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to traffic management personnel.
• Support future tenders and project pursuits with traffic expertise.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to minimize disruption during construction.

Skills

Traffic management leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning and problem-solving

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Accreditations

Team leadership

Education

Traffic management qualifications

Job description

Traffic Manager - Major Regional Infrastructure Project

Bielby is experiencing a period of sustained growth, supported by a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and continued expansion into new regions. Building on over 40 years of successful major project delivery, we are seeking an accomplished Traffic Manager to join our team and play a critical role in the delivery of a major $400M regional road restoration project.

Initially based in Sydney before mobilising to project, this role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of traffic management strategy and delivery across a major regional road restoration project that will improve connectivity and resilience across regional NSW.

As Traffic Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant movement of road users throughout project delivery while working closely with Transport for NSW, clients, local authorities and project teams to minimise disruption and maximise project outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development, implementation and management of project-wide traffic management strategies.
• Oversee design, review and approval processes for Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS).
• Ensure compliance with Transport for NSW requirements, Austroads guidelines and project specifications.
• Manage traffic staging, road occupancy approvals and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure traffic impacts are effectively managed throughout construction.
• Liaise with clients, local councils, emergency services, regulatory authorities and community stakeholders.
• Lead traffic risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Monitor traffic performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and project delivery outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to traffic management personnel across the project.
• Support future tenders and project pursuits with traffic management expertise and delivery input.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in traffic management leadership across major road and civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Transport for NSW traffic management requirements and standards.
• Proven experience developing and implementing complex traffic staging strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships across government, client and community interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of temporary traffic management, road occupancy requirements and operational risk management.
• Excellent planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams and influence project outcomes across multidisciplinary environments.
• Relevant traffic management qualifications and industry accreditations.
• Experience working on major road construction or transport infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Why Bielby?

The Bielby Way - Where People Matter

At Bielby, you'll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you're trusted to get on with the job.

We're proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we're creating new opportunities for our people and their careers.

What you can expect:

Real responsibility and a genuine voice – we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.

Career growth through experience – build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands-on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.

Complex projects that make an impact – contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.

A highly engaged culture – our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.

People genuinely matter – safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.

Competitive rewards and benefits – including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.

A workplace that values different perspectives – we're committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

As Bielby grows, you grow with us.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.