About Mott Macdonald
Mott MacDonald is one of the world's largest employee-owned engineering, management and development consultancies, operating across more than 150 countries.
In Australia, Mott MacDonald delivers complex, high-impact programmes across water, environment, transport and social infrastructure, combining technical depth with the reach of a globally connected network.
About Mott Macdonald
Mott MacDonald is one of the world's largest employee-owned engineering, management and development consultancies, operating across more than 150 countries.
In Australia, Mott MacDonald delivers complex, high-impact programmes across water, environment, transport and social infrastructure, combining technical depth with the reach of a globally connected network.
The transport sector is a strategic growth priority for Mott MacDonald in Australia.
With an active portfolio of major transport projects and a clear ambition to deepen and expand its market position, the business is investing in senior leadership to drive that agenda.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a genuinely dual-natured senior role, equal parts trusted advisor and hands-on project leader and it's one of the most important appointments in Mott MacDonald's Australian transport market right now.
As Technical Director, you will own the full client relationship cycle: building and sustaining deep partnerships with major transport sector clients, leading the pursuit and conversion of significant opportunities, and directing delivery on major projects and programmes.
Where many client-facing roles lean heavily one way or the other, this one demands genuine excellence across both, you need to be as credible in a client strategy conversation as you are leading a complex project.
You will work in close partnership with the Australian and state-based Transport Market Leads, shaping client engagement strategy, leveraging Mott MacDonald's global capability, and contributing directly to the commercial success and reputation of the practice.
This is a role for someone who leads from the front, earning respect through technical credibility and authentic relationships, not just title.
What You'll Be Doing
Build Deep Client Relationships
Foster meaningful, long-term connections across all levels of your client organisations and industry partners,



becoming a trusted advisor who genuinely understands their business priorities, operational pressures and strategic direction
Maintain a visible and consistent presence with clients, the kind of relationship where your call is returned and your counsel is sought before decisions are made
Win Work with Integrity
Lead the pursuit and conversion of major projects and programmes aligned with Mott MacDonald's values and growth targets, from opportunity identification through to bid leadership and contract award
Develop compelling proposals that respond to client needs with clarity, commercial intelligence and technical credibility
Maintain CRM discipline and use market insights to prioritise where Mott MacDonald invests its business development effort
Drive Client Strategy
Collaborate with the Australian and state-based Transport Market Leads to shape client engagement strategies that are aligned with client priorities and responsive to emerging opportunities
Develop tactical approaches that adapt to changes in the client's procurement environment, programme priorities and competitive landscape
Lead Project Delivery
Take a Project Director role on key projects providing hands-on leadership across planning, design and delivery phases and ensuring quality, programme and financial performance are achieved
Monitor commercial performance trends across the client portfolio and implement improvement strategies to meet or exceed target project profitabilityChampion quality, risk management, safety in design and technical excellence across all project work
Promote Excellence & Innovation
Leverage Mott MacDonald's global capabilities in engineering, project management and development consultancy to introduce innovative, high-quality solutions that meet client needs and reinforce the firm's reputation for excellence
Stay current with professional standards, emerging technologies and best practice in the transport market
Grow Talent
Support the recruitment of, and provide coaching and mentorship to,



professionals with strong client engagement skills, building a resilient, future‐ready team around you
Utilise your individual development budget to drive your own continuous professional growth in partnership with your People Manager
ABOUT YOU
You are a commercially astute and technically credible transport sector professional with a genuine track record of winning work, leading delivery and building lasting client relationships.
You understand how major customers think, plan and procure and you know how to position a consultancy to win and sustain meaningful work in that workplace.
You'll Bring
Significant experience in the Australian transport sector, with an established network across major transport authorities and government agencies
A demonstrated track record of leading successful bids and proposals, converting relationships into contracted work and delivering against ambitious revenue and pipeline targets
Proven project leadership experience at a Director level delivering commercially sharp, technically credible, and consistently focused on client outcomes and quality
The communication skills and executive presence to build genuine trust with senior client stakeholders, industry partners and internal teams across a global organisation
Commercial agility and the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risk while keeping client relationships strong and delivery on track
A collaborative mindset and the confidence to lead through uncertainty, motivate teams and create new value for clients
Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline; chartership (CPEng or equivalent) highly regarded
WHY MOTT MACDONALD
Mott MacDonald is 100% employee‐owned, which means every person in the business has a genuine stake in its success.
The culture reflects that: collaborative, values‐driven and deeply committed to technical excellence and meaningful outcomes.
This role comes with a dedicated individual development budget, direct access to Mott MacDonald's global transport sector network, and real latitude to shape the direction of some of the firm's most important client relationships in Australia.
If you want a role where your commercial instincts, technical credibility and relationship skills all matter equally; this is it.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Director - Major Projects (Transport Nsw) (New South Wales)
🏢 EGM Recruitment
📍 New South Wales