LGC Traffic Management is seeking an experienced and driven Planning Manager to lead our Planning Department based at our Midvale head office. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, compliance, and delivery of high-quality Traffic Management Plans across Western Australia.
As Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the department delivers exceptional service to clients, meets regulatory requirements, and supports the safe and efficient delivery of traffic control services. If you’re a collaborative leader with strong technical planning skills and a passion for mentoring teams, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Planning Department, including supervision of Senior Planners and Planners.
- Ensuring all Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) and Traffic Management Plans (TMP) meet legislative, regulatory, and safety standards.
- Acting as the key liaison with clients, gathering feedback, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Conducting site audits to ensure implementation of approved plans and compliance with Main Roads and local authority requirements.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders including the HSEQ team and General Manager to ensure planning excellence.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and streamlining planning processes.
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing planning staff through training, feedback, and performance reviews.
Requirements/Qualifications
- AWTM ticket (essential), RTM accreditation highly desirable.
- Proven experience in traffic management planning, with strong compliance knowledge.
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams in a planning or project management environment.
- Proficiency in RapidPlan, AutoCAD, or other relevant software.
- Ability to conduct site audits and liaise effectively with clients and regulatory authorities.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, organisational skills, and a commitment to quality assurance.
Personal Attributes
- Confident and professional in both written and verbal communication
- Solutions-focused with a proactive, can-do attitude
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and guide a team
- Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
- Adaptable and open to continuous improvement
- Client-focused with a commitment to service excellence
About LGC
LGC is a premier 24/7 traffic management operation in Western Australia, delivering comprehensive services across the road network. With a skilled team, modern fleet, and stringent safety protocols, we cater to diverse projects ranging from infrastructure to local construction. Our business has grown significantly in recent years, and the current market conditions provide an opportunity to capture and service the upcoming infrastructure boom.
Why Join LGC Traffic Management?
✅ Be part of a well-established, industry-leading provider
✅ Work with a professional, collaborative, and high-performing team
✅ Long-term career opportunity with room for growth
✅ Competitive salary and working conditions
✅ Play a key role in shaping the future of traffic management in WA
LGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce.
If would like to be part of our team, APPLY NOW
Due to the anticipated high volume of applicants we expect to receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.
