About the role
We’re seeking an Asset Planning Principal Engineer – Pavement to play a critical role in shaping and optimising Transurban’s near-term pavement investment strategy, translating long-term asset plans into a commercially focused, prioritised two-year programme of works across our toll road portfolio.
You’ll join a collaborative Asset Strategy team that works across operational, delivery, engineering and commercial functions to maximise the performance, value and long-term sustainability of some of Australia’s most important transport infrastructure assets.
As our Asset Planning Principal Engineer – Pavement, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.
Day-to-day, you will:
- Develop and optimise a commercially focused two-year pavement programme of works that balances cost, risk and value across Transurban’s infrastructure portfolio.
- Shape and prioritise investment decisions by optimising work sequencing, bundling, engineering solutions and delivery timing to achieve the best business outcomes.
- Provide engineering sponsorship and oversight for pavement delivery programs, helping ensure projects achieve their technical, budget and business objectives.
- Collaborate with engineering, delivery and asset management teams to ensure near-term delivery outcomes continually inform and improve long-term asset planning.
- Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of short-term portfolio planning processes and cross-functional ways of working.
- Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across engineering, operations, commercial and external partner groups to achieve collective outcomes.
- Champion effective risk management, safety leadership and adherence to Transurban’s engineering, asset management and operational standards.
- Contribute as an enterprise leader, influencing peers and teams across the organisation to deliver strategic ROAD business objectives.
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:
Degree qualifications in Engineering (such as Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering), with significant experience in asset management, asset engineering and planning.
- Experience shaping, planning and overseeing engineering or infrastructure programs, with a strong understanding of project planning, delivery and monitoring.
- Commercial acumen and the ability to assess cost, risk and deliverability considerations to prioritise work and achieve strong business outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions to drive outcomes.
- A continuous improvement mindset, coupled with the ability to navigate complex environments and identify opportunities to enhance planning processes, asset performance and long-term value.
If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
About Transurban At Transurban, we show up with an open mind and a focus on what matters. Here, your work shapes real-world outcomes.
Every day, we step into our customers’ shoes to understand what creates the most value for them on and off the road.
Through smart technology and continuous innovation, we’re redefining how roads and infrastructure connect communities, and make our cities safer, easier, and more efficient.
With us, you’ll learn, grow, and broaden your skills through purposeful work. And together we are guided by our purpose to “Be the link between people, places and progress”.
With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
- Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
- Share offers and insurance benefits
- Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days
We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.
Ready to take on your next challenge? Apply today.
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
15-Nov-2026 0:00
Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location:
AUS - George Street Office - NSW
