Senior Project Engineer - Rail Construction

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS); Wolseley; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration aligned with market

Opportunity to work across transport/‑

Ongoing professional learning and lead

Parental leave provisions

Flexible arrangements

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) seeks a Senior Project Engineer - Rail Construction to lead South Australian rail delivery on a 10:4 DIDO roster. Based in Wolseley, you will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering, quality and delivery, and partner with operations and project leaders.

You will interpret designs, develop construction methods, manage inspections and audits, coordinate stakeholder reporting, and mentor project staff while advancing safety and environmental

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Schedule management

Stakeholder relations

Project leadership

Quality control

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Engineers Australia membership

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer - Rail Construction

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.

Benefits

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.