Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of over 20,000 experts across more than 50 countries across the world. Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team. We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued. Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.
Your role
Be integral to the pavements and geotechnical engineering team to lead and support national and international pavement engineering projects.
Support and mentor junior engineers and provide input to new bid opportunities.
Develop technical design reports and drawings to a high standard.
Demonstrate technical understanding of flexible and rigid pavement design in accordance with Austroads and state/local government design guidelines.
Providestrongtechnical skills in roadcivildesignand pavement engineering, with ahigh-levelunderstanding and experience in the following:
Austroadsempirical and mechanistic empirical design procedures
Austroadsrigid pavement design procedure
Pavement rehabilitation design of flexibleandrigidpavements
Pavement construction practices and application of construction specifications
Tunnel pavement, haul road,railand aviationpavementdesignexperienceisdesirable
Develop geotechnical/pavement investigation briefs and interpretation of geotechnical reports and laboratory test results.
Develop and maintainstrongrelationshipswithinternal and external clients.




Perform engineering duties as a registered qualified in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act.
Essential
Chartered Civil Engineer (CPEng) with Professional Registration in Victoria (RPEV) and Victoria (RPEQ).
Familiarity with relevant Victorian and interstate standards.
Able to carry out complex pavements design with limited supervision from senior team members.
Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure to meet competing deadlines.
Desirable
Pavement design experience in highways, tunnels, ports and intermodals, haul roads, rail and aviation are desirable.
RIW competencies for MTM and ARTC.
Strong external relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Experience and willingness to mentoring and/or managing junior staff.
Why Mott MacDonald = Career progression, team background, culture, location, technology, industry impact, project exposure.
Join a diverse team of engineers within Mott MacDonald's transport team.
Opportunity to support projects from concept to construction, ranging from small-scale to city-shaping transport projects
Enjoy career progression through mentoring staff and driving technical development across Australia.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working




At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Employee ownership
Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
You've got this!
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): Docklands, VIC, AU
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Geotechnical and tunnelling
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📌 Technical Director - Pavements (Melbourne)
🏢 Mott Macdonald
📍 Melbourne