800 Traffic Engineer

Great career prospects with Tier 1 Constructor. Iconic Major Infrastructure Project People Centric culture About Laing O’Rourke Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience. About the opportunity The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east. Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces. About the role We are currently seeking a Traffic Engineer  to join us on the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance. Key responsibilities Provide onsite engineering services and technical support to ensure the planning, implementation and maintenance of traffic management is carried out accordingly within specified guidelines. Exercise professional judgement and negotiation in resolving traffic management issues. Financial management skills including identification of cost efficiencies and managing budgets Reporting on traffic engineering performance, compliance and defects and/or non-conformance Undertake risk assessments for developing Traffic Management Plans Ensure the safety of the engineers, workforce and general public with the use of appropriate and compliant Traffic management plans and control devices during construction activities About you You will hold a relevant engineering degree and you will have previous experience in a similar traffic / civil role.  Proven experience leading and working on large scale projects with high traffic volumes and technical, logistical and traffic management delivery challenges. Demonstrate a safety conscious approach to your daily work, along with excellent problem solving and organisational skills. You will lead from the front and encourage collaboration between departments to allow the best outcomes for the project. Your excellent communication skills and solid understanding of issues which affect traffic management is crucial to your ability to interact effectively with local roads authorities and other stakeholders. Benefits We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave. Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.