Project Manager / Design Manager – Transport

About the role

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Design Manager to lead iconic transport infrastructure projects in Sydney. You will shape and grow our design management offering while ensuring technical excellence across civil, roads and highways projects.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of highway projects from planning and design through procurement, construction and close‑out.
• Engage with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams to align decisions and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Administer contracts, manage compensation events and control budgets using commercial reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6, monitor milestones and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical and digital disciplines.
• Utilise ProjectWise and BIM platforms to manage digital design data and workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability building through the Highways Academy.

Required profile

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years delivering transport infrastructure engineering for design‑build contractors, PPPs or alliances.
• Proven ability to manage complex design interfaces and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.

Required skills

• Primavera P6 for programme management.
• ProjectWise and BIM platforms for digital engineering.
• Technical knowledge of highways design and construction.

What we offer

• Agile working environment supporting flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive insurance (life, personal accident, salary continuance).
• Employee resource groups promoting inclusion and diversity.
• Annual health checks and ongoing professional development.