Principal Transport Engineer

About the Role

This position sits within a global professional services environment where transport engineering contributes directly to major projects and community outcomes. The role is centered on transport infrastructure, combining technical delivery, client-facing consultancy, project leadership, and business development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver transport engineering and planning consultancy, with emphasis on analysis, written reporting, design, and supervision.
• Actively contribute to the transport infrastructure team’s success and support delivery of its business objectives.
• Provide advanced engineering guidance to colleagues, project managers, and clients to improve quality, efficiency, and value.
• Take a leadership role on project teams as a Project Manager or Technical Lead, while ensuring internal project management processes are followed.
• Champion technical excellence through rigorous review practices and by leading important or strategic project work.
• Oversee transport engineering inputs on projects, including technical reviews, verifications, and audits in line with company procedures.
• Help projects finish on schedule, within budget, and to the expected standard, while supporting profitability targets.
• Plan and define project scope carefully, including required inputs, outputs, and verification steps.
• Complete project administration such as progress updates and budget tracking.
• Carry out verification work and technical checks on projects and task outputs.
• Make sure designs, drawings, strategies, and recommendations meet intended outcomes and that reports and other deliverables are properly prepared and monitored.
• Prepare fee estimates and negotiate service fees with clients so assignments remain commercially viable.
• Support business development through client meetings and events under the direction of client relationship managers.
• Work with transport teams across New Zealand and globally to support project delivery and business growth where needed.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional experience in transportation infrastructure, transport engineering, and planning.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in the discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or an equivalent professional credential.
• At least WSP PMAF Level 2 accreditation, or an equivalent standard.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading projects in the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to grow business by spotting opportunities, increasing revenue or profit, and expanding market reach.

About the Employer

The organisation is a large global consultancy made up of engineers, advisors, and scientists focused on creating positive long-term impact for communities. It operates across New Zealand and worldwide, with a strong emphasis on future-focused thinking, collaboration, and meaningful infrastructure delivery.

Additional Information

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.

This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand and is an on-site full-time position.

Reference tags associated with the role include transport and Auckland jobs.