Traffic Engineer - Infrastructure Project

About the role

CPB Contractors is looking for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join its project delivery team on a project based in Mackay, Queensland. The role supports the planning, approval, implementation and monitoring of traffic management requirements across several active construction work fronts, working closely with construction teams, traffic management providers, road authorities, stakeholders and local communities. It reports to the Construction Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate traffic management requirements for multiple construction work fronts.
• Review and manage Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS), Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Control Permits.
• Liaise with traffic management subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant implementation of traffic control measures.
• Coordinate approvals and permits with local councils, road authorities and other stakeholders.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved traffic arrangements.
• Support project programming by identifying and managing traffic-related constraints and opportunities.
• Manage stakeholder communications on traffic impacts, road closures and changed traffic conditions.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and reviews of traffic control arrangements.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Maintain project records, approvals, reports and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management, safety and environmental objectives.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in civil construction, infrastructure delivery or traffic management coordination.
• Experience delivering traffic management solutions in live traffic environments.
• Current driver's licence.
• Strong understanding of Queensland traffic management requirements, guidelines and approval processes.
• Experience coordinating traffic management subcontractors and field operations.

Desirable

• Traffic engineering qualifications or postgraduate study in traffic and transport engineering.
• Registration or eligibility for RPEQ (Professional Engineer in Queensland).
• Traffic Management Designer accreditation or equivalent.
• Experience with TMR, local government and utility authority approval processes.

What we offer

• Work on a major Queensland infrastructure project.
• Diverse work across multiple construction fronts in a supportive team environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Long-term career development opportunities.