Project Manager – Major Rail Upgrade (Perth)

Perth | Alliance Delivery | Multi‑Year Critical Infrastructure Program

We’re supporting a major rail infrastructure alliance delivering one of Australia’s most significant network‑wide upgrades.

This is an excellent contract opportunity for a Project Manager to step into a high‑profile, technically complex, city‑shaping program with long‑term stability and genuine career stretch.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll lead defined packages of civil and HV work, ensuring safe, timely and coordinated delivery across multiple stakeholders.

You’ll manage planning, design coordination, procurement, delivery, testing, commissioning and handover activities, working closely with engineering, construction, operations and alliance partners.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage project scope, schedule, cost and risk across assigned workstreams
- Coordinate design, engineering and delivery teams within the Alliance
- Oversee procurement, subcontractor engagement and package delivery




- Manage project interfaces
- Lead stakeholder engagement with client representatives and alliance partners
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality and rail operational requirements
- Support testing, commissioning and integration activities
- Provide clear reporting, forecasting and governance documentation

What You Bring

- Experience as a Project Manager in rail, infrastructure and complex multi‑disciplinary projects
- Strong capability in project planning, delivery management and stakeholder coordination
- Experience working in Alliance, JV, major contractor, or client‑side environments
- Ability to manage technical interfaces and collaborate with engineering teams
- Strong communication, governance and reporting capability
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and comfort working in a rapid‑moving program environment

📌 Project Manager (Perth)
🏢 Illumine Consulting
📍 Perth