Senior Project Engineer - Rail Civils

ACCIONA Australia; Logan City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Australia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to own the delivery of engineering work on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. Reporting to the Area Manager, Rail Civils, you will coordinate design, procurement and construction, and lead a team including a Project Engineer, Site Engineer and Graduate Engineer.

You will manage work packages up to $50 million, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and programme milestones across a multi‑partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant Rail Industry Worker competencies.
• Proven experience delivering complex civil or rail infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost estimation and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead site teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety practices across your work area and subcontractor teams.
• Coordinate design, procurement and construction to meet project milestones.
• Manage subcontractors, quality control and construction lot verification.
• Oversee monthly forecasting, cost reporting and risk management.
• Lead and develop your team, including engineers and graduates.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and Alliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Own delivery of engineering work packages worth up to $50 million
• Lead site engineers and graduates as your team grows
• Access structured mentoring and leadership development pathways

Project Information:

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project will double rail tracks and upgrade stations along a 20-kilometre corridor between Kuraby, south of Brisbane, and Beenleigh in Logan City. Delivered by the ActivUs Alliance, the project will transform rail capacity across South East Queensland and support the region's long-term growth, including level crossing removals and station upgrades.

About the Opportunity:

As Senior Project Engineer, you will report to the Area Manager, Rail Civils, and take ownership of engineering delivery for a defined area of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. You will coordinate design, procurement and construction, manage work packages worth up to $50 million, and lead a team including a Project Engineer, Site Engineer and Graduate Engineer. You will work closely with the delivery, engineering and commercial teams, and liaise directly with clients and subcontractors. This role offers genuine ownership and exposure to a complex, multi-partner Alliance environment.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Lead safety practices across your work area and subcontractor teams
• Coordinate design, procurement and construction to meet project milestones
• Manage subcontractors, quality control and construction lot verification
• Oversee monthly forecasting, cost reporting and risk management
• Lead and develop your team, including engineers and graduates
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and Alliance requirements

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Relevant Rail Industry Worker competencies
• Proven experience delivering complex civil or rail infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost estimation and forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to lead site teams and manage subcontractors

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Acciona is a global leader in renewable energy and infrastructure, driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. By focusing on regenerative infrastructure, we aim to deliver a sustainable future for Australia and New Zealand.

Defined by a "Business as Unusual" approach, we undertake complex projects across the transport, water, and energy sectors—including roads, rail, bridges, and water treatment facilities.

Through technical excellence and environmental stewardship, we create lasting positive impacts for people and the planet, ensuring our infrastructure supports society for generations to come.

Acciona is a global leader in renewable energy and infrastructure, driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. By focusing on regenerative infrastructure, we aim to deliver a sustainable future for Australia and New Zealand.

Defined by a "Business as Unusual" approach, we undertake complex projects across the transport, water, and energy sectors—including roads, rail, bridges, and water treatment facilities.

Through technical excellence and environmental stewardship, we create lasting positive impacts for people and the planet, ensuring our infrastructure supports society for generations to come.

Expression of Interest – Construction Signalling, Delivery Leads, Project Engi