Senior Project Engineer - Rail Construction

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd; Wolseley; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd in Wolseley, SA, is seeking a senior rail engineering leader to oversee delivery across major infrastructure projects. The role supports senior project and operations leadership with engineering, quality and delivery oversight, on a 10:4 DIDO roster.

You will coordinate engineering and construction against safety, programme, budget and quality objectives, develop construction methods, manage inspections, and drive stakeholder reporting and rail safety

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Membership or eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia.
• At least five years of rail engineering experience.
• At least three years developing and managing project schedules.
• Successful experience in comparable project or business operations management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and construction against safety, programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Interpret designs and develop construction methods and risk controls.
• Manage inspection, testing, audits and non-conformance resolution.
• Support procurement, estimates, budgets and subcontract administration.
• Coach project staff and improve delivery processes.
• Coordinate stakeholder reporting and rail safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Rail engineering

Project scheduling

Stakeholder relations

Budget & cost control

Leadership coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Wolseley, SA.

About the Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Provide technical leadership for South Australian rail construction delivery. This full-time position uses a 10:4 DIDO roster and supports senior project and operations leadership with engineering, quality and delivery oversight.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and construction against safety, programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Interpret designs and develop construction methods and risk controls.
• Manage inspection, testing, audits and non-conformance resolution.
• Support procurement, estimates, budgets and subcontract administration.
• Coach project staff and improve delivery processes.
• Coordinate stakeholder reporting and rail safety and environmental compliance.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

• An Engineering bachelor degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Membership or eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia.
• At least five years of rail engineering experience.
• At least three years developing and managing project schedules.
• Successful experience in comparable project or business operations management.
• Ability to develop stakeholder relationships and identify business opportunities.

Why Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.