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.

RequirementsSkills, 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.

BenefitsWhy 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.

How To Apply

• Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
• Send your resume to Anna at [email protected].

For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email [email protected].