Transport Planner

Job Description

Description

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About the role

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We are seeking a Transport Planner to join our dynamic Perth team, working on a range of exciting projects across WA. You will be responsible for complex problem solving, innovation, information analysis, report writing, and client engagement.

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You will primarily work within the transport planning team in Perth and nationally, collaborating with some of Australia's leading traffic and transport experts. At Stantec, we offer a diverse and stimulating work environment with a passionate group of professionals. Your role will also involve cross-disciplinary collaboration with our transportation team, including engineering, design, and analytics.

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Day to day tasks would involve:

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• Deliver transport planning and traffic engineering studies, including impact assessments and modelling.
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• Support and manage projects across land development, infrastructure and urban precincts.
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• Synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence, combining data analysis with stakeholder insight and on-the-ground observation, to understand the full picture and shape well-rounded recommendations.
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• Undertake transport policy research and interpretation, including contributing to policies, guidelines and standards.
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• Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals and client deliverables.
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• Liaise with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
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• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth.
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To be successful for this role you'll need:

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• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
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• Minimum 5 years' experience in transport planning within a consulting environment.
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• Knowledge of traffic modelling and analysis tools such as SIDRA, VISSIM, VISUM or similar will be advantageous.
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• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and build client relationships.
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Membership of, or progress towards, a recognised professional body (such as AITPM, Engineers Australia or the Planning Institute of Australia) is viewed favourably.

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We are flexible about the level of this appointment. While advertised as a Transport Planner, we are open to appointing at Senior Transport Planner level pending interview and technical assessment. Candidates who demonstrate deeper experience, such as leading project delivery, managing client relationships and profitability, leading bids, and taking senior ownership of studies and modelling, will have the role, title and remuneration tailored accordingly.

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What we offer

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

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• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
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• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
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• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
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• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
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• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
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• Professional Memberships
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• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
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• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
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• Service Recognition Awards
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• Employee Assistance Program
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About Stantec

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The Stantec community unites over 31,000 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.

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Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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Culture

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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.

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We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we're committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know

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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 incluluing Disability/Protected Veterans

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Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth

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Organization : BC-3003 Transpt-AU Australia

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Employee Status : Regular

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Job Level : Individual Contributor

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Travel : No

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Schedule : Full-time