Lead Rail Corridor Access Engineer – Regional NSW

UGL; North Shore; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Regional Linx seeks a Principal Rail Corridor Access Engineer to provide technical leadership across corridor access activities for the NSW CRN. You will guide decisions, mentor the team, and collaborate with government, developers, and utilities to deliver safe, sustainable outcomes.

You will lead a team of specialists, review proposals, and champion continuous improvement in engineering practices while aligning with asset management principles.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Strong technical and engineering assessment skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Corridor Access team to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance for third-party works and corridor access proposals.
• Review proposals against CRN standards to identify safety and operational risks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments involving track, civil, structural, signaling, and more.
• Oversee Heavy Vehicle application assessments with the appropriate team.
• Collaborate with applicants, designers, utilities, councils, and stakeholders to resolve challenges.
• Provide clear engineering advice and recommendations for informed decisions.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching and capability-building.
• Champion continuous improvement across systems, processes and templates.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering assessment

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Team mentoring

Safety and compliance

Continuous improvement

Project governance

Education

Engineering degree (Civil preferred)

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Job description

UGL Regional Linx seeks a Principal Rail Corridor Access Engineer to provide technical leadership across corridor access activities for the NSW CRN. You will guide decisions, mentor the team, and collaborate with government, developers, and utilities to deliver safe, sustainable outcomes.

You will lead a team of specialists, review proposals, and champion continuous improvement in engineering practices while aligning with asset management principles.