Senior Manager Engineering (Temporary Opportunity - up to 45 months)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Engineering for a temporary opportunity in Sydney. You will provide specialist civil and structural engineering leadership across Sydney Metro West and related packages, supporting design and construction from tender through to commissioning.

You are an experienced engineer with 10+ years delivering major rail or complex transport projects, capable of working with contractors, designers and delivery teams while influencing outcomes and operating

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with 10+ years' experience delivering major rail or complex transport projects.
• Strong civil and structural engineering expertise.
• Experience working with contractors, designers and delivery teams in large multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil and structural engineering leadership across station and rail infrastructure packages.
• Review design and construction methodologies, staging and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with package leads, implementation teams and major contractors to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Support delivery through design, construction, testing and commissioning phases.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Manager Engineering (Temporary Opportunity - up to 45 months)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro

Job category: Engineering

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 109855

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

You’re a determined leader who stays true to your purpose and enjoys overcoming setbacks or obstacles.

You’ll have the opportunity to stretch yourself as you take on projects from start to finish. From design and tender to commissioning and transitioning, your work will ensure a successful collaboration and outcome for everyone involved.

In this role, you'll:

Provide specialist civil and structural engineering expertise across Sydney Metro West, working closely with implementation teams, package leads and delivery partners to support the successful design and construction of nine major station packages. As a senior technical leader, you will act as the key engineering advisor across multiple stations, with your focus shifting depending on project priorities and delivery needs. This is a highly autonomous role where you'll work across a broad range of complex engineering challenges, ensuring technical outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

Key areas of focus include:

• Providing civil and structural engineering leadership across station and rail infrastructure packages
• Reviewing and advising on design, construction methodologies, staging and technical solutions
• Working closely with package leads, implementation teams and major contractors to resolve complex engineering issues
• Supporting delivery through design, construction, testing and commissioning phases of the project lifecycle

This role requires regular engagement with contractors and stakeholders across all station packages and will suit someone who enjoys being close to delivery, influencing outcomes and working independently in a large-scale, fast-paced infrastructure environment.

This is a fixed term full time role until 30th June 2030.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a degree-qualified engineer with more than 10 years' experience delivering major rail, station or complex transport infrastructure projects, with particularly strong expertise in civil and structural engineering. You have developed your career in large, multidisciplinary project environments and are comfortable navigating both design and construction challenges while providing practical, solution-focused advice.

You bring demonstrated experience working closely with contractors, designers and project delivery teams, ideally within major rail or station environments. Strong technical capability is essential, however equally important is your ability to build credibility with stakeholders, influence outcomes and operate effectively without direct supervision. Adaptable and proactive, you thrive in complex project environments and are comfortable moving between priorities as project needs evolve across multiple work fronts.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.