Transport Market Leader SA

Mott MacDonald; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Discretionary bonuses

Life insurance

Extra annual leave

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an influential and collaborative Transport Market Leader to drive growth in the South Australian Transport business. You will lead a high-performing team, shape market strategy, strengthen client relationships, and position the firm for success across transport sectors.

You will work with national and regional leaders to champion growth, foster technical excellence, and help deliver major transport projects across Roads, Highways, Rail, Bridges and Planning, while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field.
• Proven success leading transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary transport team with a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Drive client engagement, market positioning and business growth in South Australia.
• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with key clients and industry partners.
• Lead major pursuits and work-winning activities across Roads & Highways, Rail, Bridges, Tunnels and Planning.
• Provide governance oversight to ensure quality, risk management and performance.
• Collaborate across the global Mott MacDonald network to share knowledge and support major initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Transport infrastructure

Client engagement

Mentoring

Stakeholder relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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 seek opportunities 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.

The opportunity

Mott MacDonald is seeking an influential and collaborative Transport Market Leader to drive the continued growth of our South Australian Transport business.

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, shape our market strategy, strengthen client relationships, and position Mott MacDonald for success across the transport sector. Working closely with national and regional leaders, you'll champion growth, foster technical excellence, and help deliver some of South Australia's most significant transport infrastructure projects. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our presence across Roads & Highways, Rail, Bridges, Tunnels and Transport Planning, while contributing to the broader success of our Australian and global Transport business.

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary transport team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and high performance.
• Drive client engagement, market positioning and business growth across South Australia.
• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with key clients, industry partners and contractors.
• Lead major pursuits and work-winning activities, converting opportunities into successful project outcomes.
• Provide strong commercial and project governance oversight, ensuring quality, risk management and performance excellence.
• Collaborate across the global Mott MacDonald network to share knowledge, build capability and support major transport initiatives.

About You:

You will have both a personal and professional passion for Transport Engineering with an excellent track record at in delivering projects in a commercial/consultancy environment. We welcome applications from those demonstrating:

• We are looking for a leader with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, who has a passion for mentoring, empowering others, and fostering team growth; motivating people to be curious; leading through uncertainty and doubt; creating new value propositions; and casting a compelling vision of the future which motivates and retains great people.
• Tertiary qualifications in Degree in a relevant Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated success in winning and delivering transport infrastructure projects, ideally across Roads & Highways, Rail or related sectors.
• Significant experience within the Australian transport infrastructure sector, particularly across the South Australian market and agencies such as the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT).
• An established network of senior client, contractor and industry relationships, with a strong reputation in the market.
• Mentored and guided staff to upskill and develop professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate across all levels internally and externally.

Culture & Benefits

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.

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 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

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.

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.