Rail Leader

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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 Victoria. 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 Victorian rail team to deliver successful outcomes for our clients
- Responsible for the Victorian rail team leadership and management of staff
- 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
- Mentor and train others in the delivery of rail projects
- About You
- You will have a technical background, with Engineering or equivalent (preferably chartered status) with relevant rail experience in an engineering consultancy
- Demonstrated experience in delivering projects from proposal to completion
- 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.
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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.
More about Mott MacDonald
We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence