Engineering Manager, Traffic Management Systems

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain’s railway. Since 2013, we’ve delivered over 200 consultancy contracts across Australia, the Middle East, and North America, supporting government agencies, public and private organisations, and passenger and freight operators.

Our reputation is built on consistently high levels of client satisfaction and technical expertise. We are driven by our core values: Agile, Always Safe, Care About People, Collaborative, Impartial and Passionate.

We offer a competitive and flexible employee experience, including:

·       Highly competitive market rate salaries;

·       Generous annual leave - 25 days per year, plus the option to buy or sell leave;

·       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; and

·       Flexible working arrangements.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with demonstrated experience in delivering Traffic Management Systems (TMS) or equivalent control systems on railway signalling projects to join our growing Sydney team. This role will support the transformative Digital Systems Program (DSP) with Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

You will lead the TMS engineering team and work directly with the technology supplier to deliver specifications, manage variations, and secure required approvals. You will provide leadership to the technical TMS SMEs, ensuring all TMS work activities within DSP meet business objectives by owning key functional deliverables and managing interfaces to achieve critical project milestones.

Key Accountabilities

·       Manage TMS work activities, owning functional deliverables and interfaces to meet key project milestones and performance targets.

·       Provide leadership to the technical TMS SMEs and work closely with client project delivery teams.

·       Provide stakeholders with accurate, up‑to‑date reporting on the TMS delivery schedule.

·       Oversee the integration of the TMS with Sydney Trains’ existing business systems.

·       Lead SMEs in providing expert advice and interpretation of technical requirements to ensure compliance with legislation, system design, national and international standards, and industry best practice.

·       Ensure suitable technical SME expertise is available to support the implementation of operational specifications, policies and procedures that enable efficient, effective and safe working.

·       Ensure all technical TMS deliverables are completed to the required standard and in accordance with the programme schedule.

·       Plan and deliver support services to other discipline delivery teams.

·       Collaborate with the wider TfNSW team and stakeholders to deliver an integrated solution that meets the client’s requirements.

About You

Essential Experience & Qualifications

·       Demonstrated experience in delivering TMS or equivalent control systems on railway signalling projects.

·       Strong background in engineering management within signalling projects, including leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

·       Proven experience delivering rail projects to successful completion, on time and within budget.

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

·       Strong attention to detail, particularly when listening to and accurately capturing stakeholder inputs and perspectives.

·       Well‑developed report‑writing skills.

·       Ability to prioritise work effectively and deliver to tight deadlines in a high‑pressure

Desirable

·       Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: ETCS Trackside, ETCS Onboard, Fixed Telecoms, or Digital Train Radio Systems.

·       Project management certification or demonstrated project management experience.

·       Working towards chartered or incorporated engineering status.

·       Membership of a relevant professional body.

·       Experience in the development and entry‑into‑service phases of new rail infrastructure.

·       Knowledge and/or experience of working within the Australian rail industry.

Sound interesting?

Apply today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application in due course.

Pre-Employment Checks

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

Network Rail Consulting 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!