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Senior project engineer - track

Brisbane
Randstad Australia
Posted: 15h ago
Offer description

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will coordinate on-site engineering functions to achieve critical time and budget objectives while providing efficient support for construction activities. You will manage a direct team of 1–4 engineers and approximately 10 indirect reports, overseeing the lifecycle of track works in both Greenfield and Brownfield environments.
Key Responsibilities

* Engineering Leadership: Manage on-site functions through subordinates, including Project and Cost/Planning Engineers, to ensure technical and administrative aims are achieved.
* Technical Oversight: Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment, check work drawings against site conditions, and arrange necessary modifications.
* Commercial Management: Provide accurate forecasts of costs and revenue, utilizing corrective actions to maximize profit margins.
* Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with clients (including Queensland Rail and DTMR), consultants, and subcontractors to ensure satisfactory completion of track work.
* Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including Activity Method Statements (AMS), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and progress reports.
* Planning & Risk: Lead constructability and staging reviews, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on delivery.
Requirements
We are seeking a seasoned rail professional with a deep understanding of rail infrastructure.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Building Construction, or equivalent.
* Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-graduate engineering experience, with at least 4 years based on-site.
* Project Scale: Proven experience on projects valued at >$50M.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Quality, Safety, Environmental, and Design Management Plans.
* Safety: Must be a valid Rail Industry Worker (RIW).
Preferred Skills
* Advanced commercial acumen and experience in cost reduction.
* Strong people and performance management skills, specifically regarding subcontractors.
* Diploma or Master's degree in a related field.
To Apply
If you are ready to apply your technical expertise to a high-profile rail corridor project, please submit your updated CV via the link provided or email to. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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