Rail Leader

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Mott MacDonald Full time

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking.
Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia. We are wholly independent, employee-owned company with strong local leadership and autonomy. We have a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.
The Opportunity
The Transport Rail Lead - will be responsible for leading and managing a team of rail engineers and technical specialists to deliver rail projects in NSW. Your primary duties will include overseeing the development and implementation of rail design and construction plans, managing project budgets and schedules, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
You will be:

- Building the resources and capability of the NSW rail team to deliver successful outcomes for our clients
- Responsible for the NSW rail team leadership and management of staff in NSW
- Driving project performance, service delivery and technical and commercial outcomes
- Providing sound and effective leadership on major rail projects by providing direction and technical advice
- Accountable for sound project governance, including instigating formal reviews and risk management
- Responsible for the management and maintenance of Mott MacDonald’s ASA AEO accreditation
- Leading the implementation of the Australian rail strategy in NSW
- Mentor and train others in the delivery of rail projects
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring that client delivery is above expectation
- Embrace Mott MacDonald’s Digital Strategy by using technology to support global networking; promoting the use of global network system
- About You
- You will have a technical background, with BSc. Civil Engineering or equivalent (preferably RPEQ status).
- 10-15+ years Professional experience within an engineering consultancy
- Demonstrated technical capability across Rail engineering
- Effective & proven business development, networking, and client relationship management skills
- Proven track record to lead a team of specialists with a wide range of skills and experience
- Ability to develop lasting client relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
- Demonstrated experience in delivering projects from proposal to completion
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop team members
- Provide technical leadership, often in multi-disciplinary teams for planning, feasibility studies and detailed design project phases.
- Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines in a dynamic environment.

Our values, culture, and benefits
And it’s not just rhetoric when we say we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes fosters teamwork and embraces sustainability. We value the diversity of our staff and are committed to creating an inclusive work culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.
Sydney is one of our newest and fastest growing offices in Australia, and we offer a range of competitive benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

- State of the art office and end of trip facilities
- Agile working
- Competitive salary and group bonus incentive scheme
- Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
- Options to purchase additional annual leave
- Annual Health Check

You’ve got this

Job Profile
- Mott MacDonald is a uniquely diverse global management, engineering and development consultancy that offers a diverse range of opportunities for potential employees to work with World Expert Practitioners on small and large scale projects within Australia and New Zealand.
Our unique geographical location means that we are able to tap into expertise and resources from other countries in which we operate and so whether you are from a technical background or have traditionally worked in support services, you will be amazed at the career development opportunities that Mott MacDonald Australia and New Zealand can offer to you.

Other Information
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
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