Technical Director Rail

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.

Your Opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director – Rail in our Transport team in Sydney. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia in a growing sector and working with reputed clients.

This role would suit somebody looking for a new journey, within a growing team and an interest in developing best practice with the local rail industry.

You will have the opportunity to Develop, deliver and execute Mott MacDonald’s rail strategy in NSW including the development, mentoring, coaching of team members to manage projects of increasing complexity, scale and importance whilst leading the development of a ‘Safety First – No Compromise’ culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting technical excellence of the work Mott MacDonald delivers to its clients, ensuring best practice project management and commercial principles are followed, and risk management is applied


• Supporting the NSW Transport Sector, and by extension the Australian Transport Sector business development activities


• Managing the deliver of projects ensuring technical competence of the team


• Leading the winning of work and writing proposals.

About You

• Qualifications & Experience
  
  
  
  • Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
  
  
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in a leadership capacity preferable in Rail sector
  
  
  • Proven capability in managing multi-disciplinary design teams.
  
  
  
  

• Skills & Attributes
  
  
  
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
  
  
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
  • Commercial and contractual awareness.
  
  
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking mindset.
  
  
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
  
  
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
  
  
  
  

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

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly


• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance


• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more


• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development


• Professional development pathways

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. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! 

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