Title:  Senior Project Engineer - Track, PSD & Communications

About John Holland

We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.

While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the Project

The Linewide Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP Dev, KBR and WSP, are excited to be delivering the transformative Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide package.

When SRL opens, the new rail services for passengers will also be delivered by, a venture between RATP Dev and John Holland to operate and maintain the franchise for 15 years from 2035, to be known as TransitLinx.

The Alliance will deliver a world-class, service-proven driverless metro system that sets new benchmarks for comfort, safety, and reliability for Melbourne.

SRL is a transport and urban planning project that will deliver world-class public transport, reduce travel times, and support the delivery of more homes and housing.

About the Role

The Track, PSD and Communications Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, delivery, and commissioning of rail track, PSD, DAS Tunnel Communication Systems fit out. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required engineering standards, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders within a complex rail environment. 

What you will do;

Project Planning & Delivery

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers for track, PSD and DAS tunnel communications fit-out, related works.
• Lead the delivery of track construction,
• Ensure all technical requirements comply with rail engineering standards, codes, and specifications.
• Manage procurement activities including tendering, contract administration, and supplier engagement.
• Oversee possession planning, access requirements, and coordination with operations.
• Champion a strong safety culture in compliance with rail safety legislation and organisational requirements.
• Ensure all works comply with WHS, environmental, and quality assurance standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety briefings.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, signalling, civil, and construction teams.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Assess and manage variations, claims, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure procurement activities meet commercial and ethical standards.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers and site personnel.
• Manage performance, capability, and development of allocated staff.

What we are looking for;

Qualification:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related)
• Rail industry safeworking competencies (e.g., Rail Industry Worker).
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Extensive experience delivering rail track, PSD and DAS Communication Systems with a strong knowledge of engineering, construction methods, and rail standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a rail environment.
• Proven project management experience across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with major rail programs.
• Experience with systems integration.
• Exposure to alliance or collaborative contracting models.

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer;

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.