Senior Transport Planner - ( 2600001K )

Description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join our thriving Sydney team to work on a range of exciting projects in Sydney and across Australia. You will be responsible for:

• Managing, leading and delivering transport planning projects including but not limited to

  • active transport strategies,
  • parking strategies,
  • integrated transport plans,
  • precinct master planning
  • public transport advisory
  • network studies
  • transport management and accessibility plans (TMAP)

• Working with and mentoring junior colleagues in the team

• Support the team and group leaders with resource planning

You will primarily work within the transport planning team both in Sydney and nationally. This will see you work with some of the foremost traffic and transport experts in Australia. Projects vary in size and type which presents a variety of projects and work with a large and passionate group of professionals. Your role will also involve working across disciplines with our transportation team including engineering, design and analytics.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Manage and deliver a variety of transport planning projects

• Prepare transport planning and multi-disciplinary proposals and feasibility studies

• Provide technical guidance with regards to transport planning and engineering solutions for our clients and contractors.

• Advise in relation to compliance with regulatory requirements, innovative solutions and industry guidelines

• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and work with an energetic and motivated team of professionals in a supportive and encouraging environment

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Town/ Urban Planning or a related discipline

• Minimum 5yrs of previous transport planning experience, ideally in consultancy

• Ability to describe complex transport issues in an easy to understand and presentable manner

• Desire to work across multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience in data extraction, evaluation and analysis

• Ideally advanced GIS skills and experience

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-Sydney

Organization : BC-3003 Transpt-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 28, 2026, 5:03:32 PM

Req ID: 2600001K

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans