Rail Track Project Engineer — Flexible, Impactful Role

John Holland; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Salary continuance

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Career development programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

John Holland plc in Spotswood is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for Track to join the Rail Services team. You will lead on-site engineering, coordinate with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, and help manage scope for maintenance and new construction works.

The role emphasizes delivering projects on time and within budget with focus on safety, quality and cost control. 3–5 years in rail engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming, cost control, quality assurance and safety supervision.
• Knowledge of project management structures, plans, standards and accountabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site engineering functions with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Verify incoming equipment/material against plans and specifications; arrange corrections.
• Coordinate team activities, manage programme workloads and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure project completion on time and within budget with accurate cost forecasts.
• Review supplier/purchase orders and subcontractor arrangements for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in planning works including rail closures, resources, and schedules.
• Liaise with clients/consultants/subcontractors to ensure satisfactory completion of works.
• Assist in developing tender responses including cost estimates and submissions.

Skills

Programming

Cost control

Quality assurance

Safety

Supervision/People management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction/Engineering

Job description

John Holland plc in Spotswood is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for Track to join the Rail Services team. You will lead on-site engineering, coordinate with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, and help manage scope for maintenance and new construction works.

The role emphasizes delivering projects on time and within budget with focus on safety, quality and cost control. 3–5 years in rail engineering is preferred.