Senior Engineer / Project Manager, Rail & Metro

Surbana Jurong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

18 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

SMEC in Sydney is seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager to lead end-to-end rail project delivery, managing complex lifecycle across major infrastructure. Based in North Sydney or Parramatta, you will drive design, governance and multi-disciplinary coordination.

The ideal candidate has Civil/Structural Engineering qualifications and 8+ years’ rail delivery experience, with strong leadership, client relationships, and a proven track record of successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years’ experience delivering Rail infrastructure projects.
• High-level communication skills to advise and guide project design development.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary, national-significant projects.
• Strong client relationship management and risk handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and governance of complex rail projects for timely, quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through project delivery.
• Provide leadership to project teams for cohesion and performance.
• Collaborate to ensure quality, timeliness, and coordination of deliverables.
• Contribute to commercial success and business development activities.
• Support bids, tenders, and proposals with internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering

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• Join a global, multi-discipline Engineering Consultancy, with on-going career opportunities and development
• Work on major Rail projects across Australia
• Flexible working arrangements – hybrid work model

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

SMEC is currently seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager with experience managing the end-to-end project lifecycle of complex rail projects. This role can be based in either our North Sydney or Parramatta office.

The role is primarily responsible for applying high-level innovative, economical and practical methods to drive the success of complex, high-priority projects across major infrastructure.

This position manages a variety of diverse activities and teams across multiple disciplines, providing expert knowledge when required, as well as effective leadership, management, and development opportunities to project team members.

Our Project Managers are responsible for building SMEC’s reputation as a leading consultant with a strong brand recognised for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery, as well as growing the business through targeted client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management and governance of complex projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of commercial outcomes, design solutions, timeliness and quality
• Source, build and maintain strong and effective client relationships through successful project delivery and targeted activities
• Provide leadership to employees on the project to ensure project team cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development
• Proactively collaborate with team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables
• Actively contribute to the commercial success of projects and the team; playing an essential role in driving successful business development activities
• Support business development initiatives, including the preparation, coordination and submission of bids, tenders and proposals, working collaboratively with internal teams to develop compelling submissions that align with client requirements and business objectives.

About You

• Degree qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
• Experience successfully delivering Rail infrastructure projects, within an engineering design consultancy
• Minimum 8+years’ experience managing Rail infrastructure projects
• High level communication skills to advise and guide project design development in a pro-active manner and to represent the SMEC design team as a valuable contributor to the project
• Extensive experience in the management, design and delivery of complex projects of national significance within multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Successfully monitored and managed the scope and risk of multiple complex and varying size projects and apply business systems
• Built and maintained trusting and effective relationships with key clients and stakeholders, and deliver excellent client service
• Delivered best client outcomes in multiple instances which have resulted in client cost savings and prevented community issues
• Effectively engage key stakeholders to result in superior project outcomes which meet or exceed client expectations

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

The Project Manager role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of Field Services transformation initiatives, working collaboratively across multiple business units to drive capability development, operational improvement, and business outcomes. The successful candidate will manage project planning, delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to organisational objectives. They will build strong partnerships across teams, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision‑making in complex and fast‑paced environments. A key requirement is the ability to understand nbn’s regulatory commitments and translate them into practical delivery outcomes that enhance workflow efficiency, productivity, and operational performance at scale.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project and program delivery expertise, with the ability to lead complex initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive successful business change. They will be a collaborative and adaptable professional with excellent communication, analysis, problem‑solving, and organisational skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and building effective cross‑functional partnerships. Experience across Agile, Waterfall, and Lean delivery methodologies, combined with strengths in project governance, risk and change management, coaching, and capability development, will be highly regarded. A solid understanding of the telecommunications industry, PMO frameworks, and advanced reporting tools is desirable, along with the ability to interpret nbn’s regulatory commitments and translate them into practical outcomes that improve workflow efficiency, productivity, and operational performance at scale.

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Thursday, 22nd October.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.