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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Due to continued growth across our public transport advisory business, particularly in bus and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) networks, AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Technical Director – Bus Operations & Planning. In this leadership role, you'll provide strategic and technical direction across a diverse portfolio of planning, operational, and infrastructure projects, helping clients deliver efficient, reliable, and customer-focused public transport networks.
Working closely with government agencies, operators, and project teams, you'll lead the development of innovative transport solutions, drive business growth, and shape the future of bus and multimodal transport systems across Australia.
Your role
- As the national lead for Bus Operations & Planning, you'll drive the growth of AtkinsRéalis' capability across Australia, helping shape the future of public transport through strategic leadership, business development, and technical excellence. You'll identify new opportunities, support major bids and proposals, and build strong relationships with transport agencies, operators, and industry stakeholders.
- You'll provide technical leadership across bus network planning, operations, ConOps development, fleet and depot strategy, interchange planning, franchising and procurement advice, and major event transport operations. Acting as Project Director or Technical Lead on key commissions, you'll oversee the delivery of business cases, operational modelling, strategic transport studies, and infrastructure planning projects.
- You'll also lead and mentor a growing team of specialists, foster collaboration across disciplines, and champion innovation in areas such as zero-emission fleet transition, digital planning tools, and integrated multimodal network design. This is an opportunity to build a market-leading national capability while leveraging AtkinsRéalis' global expertise and reputation.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
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R-164025
Salary range
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About you
- Demonstrated experience in public transport planning, operations or advisory.
- Strong expertise in bus systems, BRT, or multimodal transport networks.
- Proven experience in; Bus network operations and business cases, strategic planning and client leadership.
- Experience with major event/public transport planning (e.g. Olympics, large venues).
- Knowledge of Australian transport agencies and regulatory environment.
- Exposure to international transit systems or advisory projects.
- Degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CPEng, RPEQ/RPEV, or equivalent) preferred.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
Flexible and hybrid work solutions
Remote work opportunities outside of country
Performance driven discretionary bonus program
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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