Transport Designer/Drafter

Mott MacDonald; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Discretionary bonuses

Life insurance

Extra annual leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Mott MacDonald’s Roads & Highways team in Queensland is seeking an experienced Roads & Highways Designer / Drafter to support TMR-led projects on the Sunshine Coast. You’ll develop road designs, alignments and earthworks models using 12D and AutoCAD, collaborating with multi‑discipline engineers and project managers for deliverables that meet standards and deadlines.

You’ll benefit from long‑term stability, national connectivity and a culture that values practical delivery, safety and quality,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Roads & Highways Designer / Drafter in Queensland
• Proven experience working on TMR projects, either client-side, contractor side or within consultancy environments
• Strong capability in 12D (essential) and AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of TMR design standards, including alignment, earthworks and corridor modelling
• Ability to work across multiple project stages and manage competing priorities
• A practical, delivery-focused mindset and strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality road and highway design drawings and models for TMR-led projects
• Supporting concept, preliminary and detailed designs in line with TMR standards, manuals and specifications
• Developing horizontal and vertical alignments, corridors, cross-sections and earthworks models
• Coordinating closely with multi-discipline engineers, project managers and other stakeholder’s
• Supporting design reviews, responding to comments, and contributing to constructable outcomes
• Working on projects across roads, highways, interchanges and transport corridors
• Supporting continuous improvement in project delivery, safety, quality and commercial performance

Skills

Roads & Highways design

Team collaboration

Delivery mindset

Tools

12D

AutoCAD

Job description

Sunshine Coast, QLD, AU Brisbane, QLD, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Job Ref: 13838

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 seekopportunities 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.

Mott MacDonald’s Roads & Highways team in Queensland continues to grow, supported by a strong and diverse pipeline of state‑significant transport infrastructure projects such as The Wave.We are seeking experienced Roads & Highways Designers / Drafters with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) experience to support the delivery of major road 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 team.

What you will be involved in

• Producing high‑quality road and highway design drawings and models for TMR‑led projects
• Supporting concept, preliminary and detailed designs in line with TMR standards, manuals and specifications
• Developing horizontal and vertical alignments, corridors, cross‑sections and earthworks models
• Coordinating closely with multi-discipline engineers, project managers and other stakeholder’s
• Supporting design reviews, responding to comments, and contributing to constructable outcomes
• Working on projects across roads, highways, interchanges and transport corridors
• Supporting continuous improvement in project delivery, safety, quality and commercial performance

About You

You are a technically strong designer / drafter who understands how TMR projects are delivered and enjoys being part of a collaborative delivery team.

• Demonstrated experience as a Roads & Highways Designer / Drafter in Queensland
• Proven experience working on TMR projects, either client‑side, contractor side or within consultancy environments
• Strong capability in 12D (essential) and AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of TMR design standards, including alignment, earthworks and corridor modelling
• Ability to work across multiple project stages and manage competing priorities
• A practical, delivery‑focused mindset and strong attention to detail

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!