Engineering Manager

Posted 02 December 2021
SalaryUp to $1100 per day + super
Job type Contract
Sectors CGC CoverInfrastructureGovernment
Reference3366398

Job description

Our client is the leading transport agency in New South Wales and they are currently seeking an experienced Engineer Manager for their rail delivery team based in Macquarie Park.

The role provides project management of specialist technical engineering services, ensuring that an engineering framework is developed and maintained which supports the Project Team in the delivery of a project within clearly defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints.

The project involves heavy rail network (ST network) and seeks to identify options that would assist with meeting the project objectives (Business Requirements), and then ultimately assess the options to identify the preferred option.

The role is required to lead Technical Services team, including various engineering disciplines, digital engineering and Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance SMEs. The role is also required to work alongside the broader Project Development team, Business Case Developers, Modellers and similar, and represent Tech Services interests in those forums.

Key accountabilities
  • Advise on key governance and technical issues on infrastructure projects and implement operational goals and business plans ensuring successful delivery of projects.
  • Provide advice for the resolution of technical-related problems, implementing lessons learned from other projects.
  • Monitor cost performance of projects and manage any scope and engineering changes, implementing the changes in compliance with standards.
  • Ensure project designs comply with relevant standards and are fit for purpose and adhere to technical management processes.
  • Identify project design risks and opportunities, ensuring risks are designed-out wherever possible and managing design-designated risks ensuring that a compliant risk-based approach is applied.
  • Provide project specific information for monthly reports (as required) to inform reporting.
  • Manage the development of works brief, technical specifications and specialist technical input required for procurement on infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to government procurement guidelines.
  • Co-ordinate, engage with and facilitate approvals by approving and regulatory authorities, including but not limited to submissions such as configuration (CCB), fire & life safety (F&LS), building code (BCA), operating/sectioning diagrams.
  • Assess contractors’ technical expertise on projects and make recommendations prior to engagement, managing design contractors to deliver design solutions for projects, reviewing submissions to ensure designs meets requirements.
Essential requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • This role is identified as a Rail Safety Worker (RSW).
  • The project is in development space, and is concerned with Strategic Business Case development, so previous experiences in development space would be beneficial. 
If you are interested in a confidential discussion regarding this role, please forward an up to date copy of your resume to Jessica.Howlin@cgcrecruitment.com or call Jessica now on 0282524001.