Lead Rail Project Engineer — Mentorship & Delivery

Acciona; Beerwah; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a senior Project Engineer to lead engineering delivery for a rail package on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. You will guide Project Engineers, manage subcontractors, and oversee look-ahead programs, cost control, and design options to meet safety, program, and budget goals.

The role requires an engineering degree, rail delivery experience (desirable), and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project. A Construction Safety Awareness Card is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering on rail projects.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with forecasting and cost control.
• Rail project delivery knowledge is preferred.
• Construction safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery of your work package on time and to budget.
• Guide Project Engineers and coordinate with subcontractors and the client.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, payments, variations, and contract administration.
• Forecast monthly look-ahead programs and identify risks early.
• Prepare authority submissions and ensure documentation is current.
• Enforce quality, safety and environmental plans and close defects.

Skills

Lead engineering

Team leadership

Forecasting

Rail knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a senior Project Engineer to lead engineering delivery for a rail package on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. You will guide Project Engineers, manage subcontractors, and oversee look-ahead programs, cost control, and design options to meet safety, program, and budget goals.

The role requires an engineering degree, rail delivery experience (desirable), and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project. A Construction Safety Awareness Card is essential.