Principal - Transport Decarbonisation (ZEB)

About the role

The Principal – Transport Decarbonisation will lead high‑impact engagements across policy, strategy, planning and delivery to decarbonise how people and goods move. You will work with public and private clients to plan, design and deliver low‑ and zero‑emission mobility at scale.

Key responsibilities

• Build and deepen senior relationships across government, transport owners/operators, utilities and industry partners to shape decarbonisation agendas.
• Lead engagements across the full lifecycle – from policy and strategy to feasibility, master‑plans, business cases, project development and commissioning.
• Develop robust strategies, transition plans and total‑cost‑of‑ownership cases, producing technical and non‑technical reports and board‑level materials.
• Coordinate with utilities, renewable and energy‑storage providers to secure capacity, manage demand and integrate enabling infrastructure.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration and drive go‑to‑market initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, transport planning, energy systems, sustainability or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications and/or CPEng/RPEQ, PMP/PRINCE2 are advantageous.
• Proven experience delivering transport decarbonisation, planning or engineering programmes with a focus on electrification/net‑zero.
• Strong knowledge of Australian transport and energy sectors, regulatory and funding frameworks, and experience engaging with utilities and regulators.
• Outstanding stakeholder skills and ability to lead high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Zero‑emission bus and fleet expertise (battery‑electric, hydrogen, biofuels/SAF).
• Data‑driven analysis and digital reporting (demand/energy modelling, dashboards).
• Project development, design delivery support and commissioning.
• Safety‑by‑design considerations and risk management.
• PMP, PRINCE2, CPEng, RPEQ certifications.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, alternative start/finish times and job‑sharing.
• Up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Inclusive culture supporting neurodiverse and disabled candidates.