Technical Director- Highways

Technical Director – Highways Project Manager (Sydney, NSW, AU) Join to apply for the Technical Director – Highways role at Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward‑thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain transport, energy, water, buildings and wider infrastructure integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it. We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you’ll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With many opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. Opportunity Building on our recent growth in the Highways Alliance and Design & Construct market across Australia, our Roads and Highways team is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Highways Project Manager in Sydney to manage and deliver iconic Australian projects, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow our design management offering, and support growth within our wider transport team, focusing on embedding technical excellence at the core of everything we do. The role will provide leadership and development to support the further growth across the business unit by way of quality project delivery relating to civil, roads and highways, project management and design management functions. You will be responsible for strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, contract management and ensuring projects meet scope, budget and quality expectations. The position demands strong leadership, technical understanding of highways design and construction, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across various phases of project delivery on complex highway and road infrastructure design projects. Responsibilities Oversee the full lifecycle of highway projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction and close‑out. Engage with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams to ensure alignment and timely decision‑making. Administer contracts, manage compensation events and ensure commercial reporting and budget control. Lead the development and maintenance of project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated. Ensure adherence to safety, environmental and regulatory standards. Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical and digital disciplines, ensuring collaborative delivery. Apply lessons learned to improve planning, delivery and governance processes. Leverage tools such as ProjectWise and BIM platforms to manage digital design data, workflows and deliverables. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability building through the Highways Academy and internal knowledge‑sharing platforms. Maintain a diligent approach to quality assurance including team selection, competency management and design requirements allocation/verification. About You Degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualifications. 10+ years of experience in the delivery of transport infrastructure engineering for design‑for‑construction contractors, PPPs or alliances. Proven ability to manage complex design interfaces and multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with typical client and stakeholder requirements (stage gates, comment close‑out, appropriate design maturity). Understanding of key technical requirements and ability to identify deliverables and outcomes required to fulfil the client’s scope. Strong communication, negotiation and client relationship skills. Culture & Benefits Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work‑life balance, diversity, inclusion and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all genders, neurodiverse and cultural backgrounds, age groups and those with intersectional identities. Benefits package: Agile working environment, supporting staff to work flexibly. Life, personal accident and salary continuance insurance. Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more. Annual health checks and ongoing professional development. Apply We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part‑time and job‑shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part‑time permanent opportunity, please apply Location(s): Sydney, NSW, AU Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Transport Discipline: Highways Job Ref: 9736 Recruiter Contact: Jigyasa Sharma #J-18808-Ljbffr