TMP Designer at Downer Group

Downer Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing programs

Inclusive culture

Perks@Downer discounts

Job summary

Downer Group in Auckland is seeking a Temporary Traffic Management Designer to join our Energy & Utilities team for a 12-month fixed-term role at Kerrs Road, Wiri. You will design, review and maintain TMPs and TMDs, supporting safe, compliant traffic management for telecoms construction and maintenance.

You will apply NZTA standards, NZGTTM knowledge and collaborate with planning and field teams to manage risk and deliver practical solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Must hold current TTM Designer competency per NZQA standards.
• Warrant or STMS/TMO credentials where applicable.
• Experience producing and reviewing TMPs and TMDs for telecom/utility works.
• Knowledge of NZGTTM, Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, RCA and Utilities Access Code.
• Ability to design traffic controls for fibre/copper works and road works.
• Proficient with TTM design software and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review and amend TMPs, TMDs, reusable schemes and supporting documentation.
• Design practical traffic management controls for telecoms and civil works.
• Complete risk assessments considering traffic, road geometry and site constraints.
• Align TMP data with Corridor Access Requests, submit documentation and respond to queries.
• Perform self-checks and participate in peer, risk and technical reviews.
• Provide technical advice to corridor access, planning and field teams.

Skills

TTM Designer competency

NZQA Unit Standards 33252-33254

STMS/TMO credentials

TMP/TMD experience

NZGTTM knowledge

Health & Safety Act knowledge

TTM design software

Microsoft Office

Clear communication

Tools

TTM design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apply for TMP Designer at Downer Group in Auckland City, N, NZ.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Temporary Traffic Management Designer to join our team at Kerrs Road, Wiri. Reporting to the Corridor Access Requests & TTM Lead, E&U Telecommunications, you will provide specialist design and risk assessment support for telecommunications construction, maintenance, and fault-response work within or near transport corridors. You will prepare, review, submit and maintain fit-for-purpose Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), Traffic Management Diagrams (TMDs) and supporting documentation. Your work will support timely approvals, practical delivery and safe outcomes for workers, road users and the wider community.

In this role, you will:

• Produce, review and amend TMPs, TMDs, reusable schemes and supporting documentation within your delegated authority.
• Design practical traffic management controls for fibre and copper works, trenching, drilling, cable work, pits, chambers, poles, connections, maintenance and faults.
• Complete context-specific risk assessments, considering traffic, road geometry, sight distance, site constraints, vulnerable road users, emergency services, property access and public transport.
• Align TMP and Corridor Access Request information, submit complete documentation and respond to technical queries, conditions and amendment requests from approving authorities.
• Complete self-checks and contribute to peer, risk and technical reviews, maintaining clear and auditable design records.
• Provide technical advice to corridor access, planning, field and delivery teams, while managing priorities and escalating delivery risks early.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will bring strong technical judgement, attention to detail and the ability to develop practical, proportionate solutions in a deadline-focused environment. You will also have:

• Current TTM Designer competency, including NZQA Unit Standards 33252, 33253 and 33254, or an accepted equivalent or successor qualification.
• A relevant legacy TTM Planner warrant, with STMS or TMO credentials where applicable.
• Experience preparing and reviewing TMPs, TMDs and risk assessments for telecommunications, utilities, civil or other corridor-based work.
• Knowledge of NZGTTM, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, RCA approval processes and the Utilities Access Code.
• An understanding of how work methods interact with roads, berms, footpaths, cycle facilities, intersections and private accessways.
• Competence using approved TTM design software, Microsoft Office and relevant client systems.
• Clear written, verbal and stakeholder communication, with organised workload management and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer

• Career: We invest in your growth through ongoing development opportunities, leadership pathways and access to industry-leading expertise.
• Wellbeing: The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our top priority. You will have access to wellbeing initiatives and support services for you and your whānau.
• Community: We are proud of our inclusive culture and employee-led networks that foster connection, belonging and support across the business.
• Individuality: We recognise and celebrate what makes you unique and offer employee discounts and benefits through Perks@Downer.

Kei hea koe e mahi ai | Where you will work

This role is based at Kerrs Road, Wiri, Auckland, supporting Downer's Energy & Utilities telecommunications operations.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing essential services that connect communities to critical infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's important water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation assets and networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Downer is an inclusive employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.