Asset Planning Principal Engineer - Pavement

About the role

Transurban is seeking an Asset Planning Principal Engineer - Pavement to shape and optimise its near-term pavement investment strategy. The role translates long-term asset plans into a commercially focused, prioritised two-year programme of works across the toll road portfolio, within a collaborative Asset Strategy team that spans operational, delivery, engineering and commercial functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise a commercially focused two-year pavement programme of works that balances cost, risk and value across the infrastructure portfolio.
• Shape and prioritise investment decisions by optimising work sequencing, bundling, engineering solutions and delivery timing.
• Provide engineering sponsorship and oversight for pavement delivery programs, ensuring projects meet technical, budget and business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, delivery and asset management teams so that near-term delivery outcomes continuously inform long-term asset planning.
• Support the development and improvement of short-term portfolio planning processes and cross-functional ways of working.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, commercial and external partners.
• Champion risk management, safety leadership and adherence to engineering, asset management and operational standards.
• Influence peers and teams across the organisation to deliver strategic business objectives.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (such as Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Significant experience in asset management, asset engineering and planning.
• Experience shaping, planning and overseeing engineering or infrastructure programs, with a strong understanding of project planning, delivery and monitoring.
• Commercial acumen to assess cost, risk and deliverability and prioritise work.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Candidates who meet some but not all requirements are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• Flexible working and leave options, including the option to buy an extra six weeks of leave per year.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave with superannuation paid during unpaid leave.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Headspace and an employee assistance program.
• Share offers, insurance benefits, social activities, community programs and paid volunteer days.