Senior Transport Planner - Lead Projects, Flexible Hours

Mekano Talent; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Flexible hours

Learning and development support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mekano Talent in New Zealand seeks an experienced transport planner/engineer to own a growing project portfolio from offices in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington. You will work with councils, developers and mana whenua, delivering practical transport planning outcomes.

The role requires 7+ years in transport planning or engineering, consultancy experience, ITA/TIA capability, strong NZ policy knowledge, and proven project management skills. Mentoring and business development are also key.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in transport planning or engineering, preferably in a consultancy.
• Experience delivering transport assessments for land development and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NZ transport planning policy, guidelines and consenting.
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver transport planning projects.
• Prepare ITAs, TIAs and other technical reports.
• Provide transport planning input into feasibility, masterplanning, concept design, consenting and business cases.
• Turn transport analysis into clear, practical recommendations.
• Manage scope, programme, budget and quality.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, councils, developers, mana whenua and project partners.
• Support business development through proposals, client engagement and spotting new opportunities.
• Mentor less experienced staff and build technical capability across the team.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

Job description

Mekano Talent in New Zealand seeks an experienced transport planner/engineer to own a growing project portfolio from offices in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington. You will work with councils, developers and mana whenua, delivering practical transport planning outcomes.

The role requires 7+ years in transport planning or engineering, consultancy experience, ITA/TIA capability, strong NZ policy knowledge, and proven project management skills. Mentoring and business development are also key.