Lead Project Engineer - Unfitted Trains Solutions

Lead Project Engineer - Unfitted Trains Solutions

Company: Network Rail Consulting Location: Sydney NSW Work type: Full-time Work environment: Onsite

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain’s railway. Since 2013, NRC has completed over 200 consultancy contracts across Australia, the Middle East, and North America. We support government agencies, public and private organisations, and passenger and freight operators. Our reputation is founded on consistent client satisfaction and technical expertise. Our core values are Agile, Always Safe, Care About People, Collaborative, Impartial, and Passionate.

We provide a competitive and flexible employee experience, which includes:

• Highly competitive market rate salaries
• 25 days of generous annual leave per year, with the option to buy or sell leave
• An 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 seeking a Lead Project Engineer – Unfitted Trains Solution to join our Sydney team. This role will support the transformative Digital Systems Program for our client, Transport for NSW.

This newly created position will lead strategic workstream activities focused on defining a best-for-industry approach for accommodating unfitted trains on the Sydney Trains network. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and delivering a safe, integrated solution that enhances operational efficiency and service delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic workstream for the Unfitted Trains Solution (UTS), encompassing the 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:

• A strong background in engineering on signalling projects, including experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience in Safety Assurance activities, with a specific focus on risk assessments.
• A 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 the 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.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application. Our Talent Acquisition team will review applications in due course.

Pre-Employment Checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a national criminal history check and reference checks.

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.