Rail Project Engineer / Manager

Hatch Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. Brisbane Rail team is seeking an experienced Rail Project Engineer/Manager to lead delivery of rail and infrastructure projects across Australia.

You will connect clients, designers and project teams to turn complex challenges into successful outcomes, providing technical leadership and driving delivery performance. You will mentor engineers and graduates, manage scope, cost and schedule, and help grow the Brisbane rail business through winning work and delivering excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of rail, civil or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Experience delivering rail infrastructure projects through design and/or construction phases.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating project delivery.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build lasting relationships and create repeat business.
• Experience preparing bids, proposals, estimates and technical submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, tenders and pursuit strategies for upcoming opportunities.
• Lead the planning and delivery of multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, programme, risk, quality and commercial performance.
• Coordinate design teams across multiple disciplines and offices.
• Nurture long term relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Review technical deliverables and guide engineering teams through complex challenges.
• Mentor engineers and graduates while supporting the growth of our Brisbane rail team.
• Contribute to business development, market engagement and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

RPEQ or pursuing registration

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

The Hatch Brisbane Rail team are looking for an experienced Rail Project Engineer / Manager to help lead the delivery of rail and infrastructure projects across Australia. You'll be the person who connects clients, designers and project teams to turn complex challenges into successful project outcomes. You'll provide technical leadership, drive delivery performance, complete project administration and controls, develop client relationships and help grow our rail business through winning work and delivering excellence.

What you'll do

• Prepare proposals, tenders and pursuit strategies for upcoming opportunities.
• Lead the planning and delivery of multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, programme, risk, quality and commercial performance.
• Coordinate design teams across multiple disciplines and offices.
• Nurture long term relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Review technical deliverables and guide engineering teams through complex challenges.
• Mentor engineers and graduates while supporting the growth of our Brisbane rail team.
• Contribute to business development, market engagement and strategic growth initiatives.

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of rail, civil or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering rail infrastructure projects through design and/or construction phases.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating project delivery.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build lasting relationships and create repeat business.
• Experience preparing bids, proposals, estimates and technical submissions.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project financial performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• RPEQ (or progressing toward registration) would be highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of some of Australia’s most significant rail infrastructure projects while working alongside a team of highly regarded industry professionals. You'll have the chance to build strong client relationships, contribute to major project pursuits, and influence project outcomes from concept through to delivery. As our rail business continues to grow, you'll be well positioned to expand your leadership capabilities and pursue pathways into Design Management, Project Management or Technical Leadership. We foster a collaborative, high-performing environment where initiative is valued, development is encouraged, and people are empowered to make a genuine impact.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.