Rail Technical Manager | Major Rail Infrastructure Program

Your new company A rare opportunity has arisen to join a nationally significant transport infrastructure program that will shape the future of Australia's rail network. Working within a government-backed organisation responsible for delivering one of the country's most ambitious rail initiatives, you will play a critical leadership role during the development phase of a complex, multi-billion-dollar program.

Your new role

As Rail Technical Manager, you will provide technical leadership across a major rail infrastructure project, overseeing the delivery and performance of engineering and design advisory services while ensuring technical outputs align with program objectives.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery partners and technical specialists, you will lead the review and assurance of multidisciplinary engineering packages across track, stations, power, signalling, rolling stock and systems integration.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing engineering and technical advisory contracts to ensure delivery against milestones and program objectives

Leading technical assurance activities across major rail systems and infrastructure assets

Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering inputs throughout project development

Providing technical leadership across systems engineering, safety assurance and risk management activities

Driving integration across planning, commercial, environmental and operational workstreams

Managing relationships with consultants, contractors, regulators and government stakeholders

Supporting innovation, technical excellence and continuous improvement across project delivery

Contributing to strategic program decisions,



technical governance and executive reporting

What you'll need to succeed

Degree qualifications in Engineering along with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent

Extensive experience delivering major rail infrastructure projects within either client-side, consultancy or contractor environments

Strong technical knowledge across rail systems including track, stations, rolling stock, signalling and systems integration

Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and large consultancy contracts

Experience working within complex project development environments, including ECI, alliance or collaborative delivery models

Strong understanding of systems engineering, safety assurance and risk management principles

Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior executives, government agencies and delivery partners

Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's most significant rail infrastructure programs

Executive-level leadership position with strategic influence

Exposure to complex, nationally important transport projects

Collaborative environment working alongside industry-leading technical experts

Sydney-based position with long-term career opportunities

Competitive executive remuneration package

Interested?

If you're a senior rail engineering leader with experience delivering major transport infrastructure projects and are looking to make a lasting impact on Australia's future rail network, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion regarding this chance, contact Jade Applegate at Hays Recruitment on 0472 622 534 or apply now.

📌 Technical Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney