Lead Rail Infrastructure Engineer - Sydney Projects

Martinus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinus is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the engineering side of rail services projects from scope through handover. You’ll work with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure work is designed, planned and delivered safely, on time and to specification.

In this role you will oversee engineering delivery on rail infrastructure and maintenance across the Sydney network, review technical documentation, manage scope, programme and cost, and mentor graduate and junior engineers

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Rail Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years’ engineering experience, with experience on rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian rail standards and network access requirements.
• Proven record delivering projects in a live rail environment.
• Solid commercial awareness and sound technical judgement.
• Clear communicator, confident dealing with clients and stakeholders.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to work on site across Greater Sydney.
• CPEng / NER registration or progress towards it.
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card or current track safety qualifications.
• Experience with NSW rail networks (e.g. Sydney Trains, TfNSW, ARTC).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery on rail infrastructure and maintenance projects across the Sydney network.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, work packages, designs and as-built records.
• Manage project scope, programme, cost and variations alongside the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, subcontractors and rail network owners.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements and relevant rail standards.
• Manage risks, conduct technical reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Rail Engineering

Job description

Martinus is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the engineering side of rail services projects from scope through handover. You’ll work with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure work is designed, planned and delivered safely, on time and to specification.

In this role you will oversee engineering delivery on rail infrastructure and maintenance across the Sydney network, review technical documentation, manage scope, programme and cost, and mentor graduate and junior engineers