About the Role

At Hatch, we're passionate about delivering positive change through infrastructure that connects communities and supports economic growth. As our Western Australia Highways Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping and growing our highways and transport business across WA.

Working closely with the Director, Highways & Bridges Australia, you will lead the delivery of major road and transport infrastructure projects, develop and strengthen client relationships, drive business growth, and build a high-performing team of engineers and designers.

This is a rare opportunity to combine technical leadership, project delivery, business development and people leadership in a highly visible role with significant influence on the future of Hatch's transport business in Western Australia.

As the Successful Candidate, you will

- Lead the delivery of highways, roads, intersections and transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners and key stakeholders.
- Drive business development initiatives and support the preparation of proposals and pursuits.
- Provide technical direction and leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentor, develop and grow a team of engineers and designers.
- Oversee project performance, ensuring delivery to scope, budget,



schedule and quality requirements.
- Collaborate with Hatch's national transport and infrastructure teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
- Support strategic planning and help expand Hatch's highways presence and reputation within the WA market.
- Manage team performance, resource planning and day-to-day operational requirements.

About You You will be a recognised highways professional with a strong track record delivering road and transport infrastructure projects within Western Australia.

- Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years' experience in highways, road or transport infrastructure engineering.
- Strong experience delivering projects for Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) and other transport authorities.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proven success in client relationship management and business development.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of Australian road design standards and engineering practices.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as 12d, Bentley OpenRoads or similar.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
- Chartered status or professional registration with Engineers Australia (or eligibility to obtain).

📌 Highways Lead - Western Australia (Perth)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Perth