Engineering Manager

North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) consists of five Alliance partners – John Holland, KBR, MTM, V/Line and the client (LXRP), working together as one team to achieve shared goals.

Since 2017, NWPA has had a proven track record with the successful delivery of eight level crossing removal projects (17 LX) and several premium stations, with two projects currently in delivery and several in in development phase. 

We're proud to make a real difference to the lives of people on our program of works and in the communities in which we operate. Our values are Care, Excellence, Creativity and Empowerment.  

We are currently looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join us.

Whilst you will be initially based on the North Western Program Alliance, this is a long-term career opportunity with John Holland.

As an Engineering Manager, you will provide engineering services including overseeing the preparation of estimates, submission of tenders and recommendations regarding construction techniques, engineering procedures and the utilisation of new technology.

•    Provide engineering services and support to site and project management throughout contract lifecycles.

•    Oversee estimates, tender submissions, construction techniques, engineering procedures, and adoption of new technologies.

•    Ensure effective engineering delivery by directing Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers, Design Engineers, and Estimators.

•    Review project modification claims and advise on engineering matters.

•    Coordinate activities with external engineering consultants.

•    Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and planning authorities to ensure successful project delivery.

•    Ensure compliance with legislative, pre-contract, and commercial obligations, including the Building Code.

•    Lead engineering governance processes, including technical reviews, design assurance, and risk workshops.

•    Oversee design development, review, and approval to ensure compliance with standards and client specifications.

•    Manage interface coordination across all disciplines (civil, structural, systems, electrical, etc.).

•    Lead Safety in Design (SiD), constructability reviews, and technical risk assessments.

•    Maintain engineering registers, decision logs, and assurance records for compliance and traceability.

•    Manage resourcing, coach engineers, and foster a high-performance environment.

•    Lead in health, safety, environmental, sustainability, and risk management practices.

•    Drive adoption of digital engineering tools (e.g., BIM, VDC, Aconex) to enhance design and delivery.

•    Champion digital workflows for design coordination, document control, and reporting.

•    Support upskilling of the team in digital engineering practices.

•    Degree in Engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent degree 

•    Diploma or Master of Project Management in Engineering Science, Building, Construction or equivalent

•    Management of multidisciplinary projects and project teams

•    Contemporary practices in design and construction methodology 

•    Contractual, legal, commercial, industrial relations and legislative compliance management

•    Advanced financial management including cost reduction and meeting budgets

•    Quantitative and qualitative safety, environment and quality risk management

•    Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management

•    Management of up to $100m projects

•    Experience in Construct Only, Design & Construct, Managing Contract, Alliance, Joint Ventures, Alliances & PPP Contract types

•    Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and project teams

•    Knowledge of contemporary design and construction methodology

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.

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.

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your 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, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

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 or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.