Lead Project Engineer

About Us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain's railway. Since 2013, we've delivered over 200 consultancy contracts across Australia, the Middle East, and North America, supporting government agencies, public and private organisations, and passenger and freight operators.

Our reputation is built on consistently high levels of client satisfaction and technical expertise. We are driven by our core values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

We offer a competitive and flexible employee experience, including:

• Highly competitive market rate salaries
• Performance-related bonus incentive scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days per annum)
• Above award Parental Leave program
• Life Insurance & Total Permanent Disability cover
• Novated car leasing arrangements
• Career development pathways
• Learning & development programs
• Rewards Gateway employee discounts
• Flexible working arrangements

About the role

NRC Australia is currently hiring a Lead Project Engineer – Unfitted Trains Solution to join our team in Sydney, supporting the transformative Digital Systems Program for our client, Transport for NSW.

This is a newly created position designed to lead strategic workstream activities that will define a best-for-industry approach to accommodating unfitted trains on the Sydney Trains network. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering a safe, integrated solution that supports operational efficiency and service delivery.

What you will be involved in:

• Lead the strategic workstream for the Unfitted Trains Solution (UTS), including development, delivery, and acceptance of related activities.
• Manage a functional team to deliver system specifications, design variations, interface specifications, and approvals.
• Oversee the integration and acceptance of a Portable Onboard Device (POD) with Digital Systems Program sub-systems (Onboard, Trackside, FTN, DTRS, TMS) and legacy infrastructure.
• Ensure alignment with safety, performance, and operational requirements across the Sydney Trains network.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive technical outcomes and program success.

 Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong background in engineering on signalling projects including leading engineering teams.
• Experience in Safety Assurance activities, and specifically, risk assessments.
• Good understanding of railway signalling and operational principles.
• Demonstrated success in delivering rail projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to capture stakeholder input across disciplines.
• Developed report writing skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of one or more of the following sub-systems; Trackside, Onboard, FTN, DTRS, TMS or equivalent sub-systems
• Chartered or working towards chartered or incorporated engineering status.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience during the development and entry into service phase of new rail infrastructure.
• Knowledge or experience of working in the Australian rail industry.

Sound interesting?

Apply today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application in due course.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. This includes Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals holding a valid work visa. For international candidates or Network Rail secondees, NRC may offer sponsorship to suitably qualified individuals with relevant and demonstrated experience.

All employment offers are subject to satisfactory police checks, professional reference checks, and verification of qualifications, where applicable.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation