Senior Traffic Engineer

Job Title: Senior Traffic Engineer

Vacancy No: VN4780

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

About SLR Consulting
At SLR Consulting, we are more than an environmental consultancy - we are problem solvers, innovators, and trusted advisors helping shape sustainable solutions worldwide. With nearly 1,000 staff in APAC, we deliver high-quality, tailored services to a growing client base across business, regulatory, and government sectors.

What sets us apart? A collaborative 'One Team' approach, a supportive workplace culture, and opportunities to work alongside industry leaders while making a real impact.

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Senior Consultant with strong attention to detail to join our Sydney team working flexibly from our harbour side office. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in transport advisory while contributing to impactful projects across the region.

As a key member of our team, you will gain exposure to high-profile projects and take the next step in your career by progressing towards managing projects supported by respected industry leaders while continuing to develop your technical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting intersection analysis and/or traffic modelling.
• Analysing signal timing, parking and traffic data.
• Traffic engineering design, including swept path assessments, site access and car parking layout reviews, devising intersection upgrades and road safety improvements.
• Undertaking intersection and corridor studies.
• Documenting traffic impact assessments (TIAs).
• Preparing proposals, technical reports and presentations.
• Managing clients and stakeholders with support.

To accelerate your career progression, we have a strong ongoing focus on targeted professional development.

Experience:
The successful candidate must exhibit strong technical abilities in the traffic engineering and transport planning discipline and, ideally, will have experience with development assessment. We're looking for someone with:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Ideally 3-6 years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in traffic engineering and transport planning.
• Experience with traffic modelling and design software such as SIDRA, VISSIM and AutoTurn.
• Excellent communication, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Our Benefits:
At SLR, we know that every person is different, which is why we offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional growth:

• Hybrid work model: Enjoy the balance of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.
• Extra paid leave: Purchase up to 10 additional leave days for personal or professional development, volunteering, or family time.
• Parental leave support: Inclusive policies offering 14 weeks primary and 6 weeks secondary carer's leave.
• Career development: A clear career progression path, study assistance, and up to 2 subsidised professional memberships.
• Wellbeing support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
• Global opportunities: Work with colleagues across international offices and gain exposure to diverse projects.
• Perks & discounts: Salary sacrificing, corporate uniforms, and exclusive discounts at major retailers.

You can explore our full benefits here.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading global consultancy with a rapidly growing APAC presence, we'd love to hear from you!