Senior Signalling Engineer - Rail

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Signalling Engineer - Rail. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Global civil engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
• Friendly working environment across the business

About SMEC

SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 10,000 dedicated people working across a network of 100 offices in 40 countries.

SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.

Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world.

Further information about SMEC:

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The role

We are currently seeking a Senior Signalling Engineer to join our Rail Systems team based out of the Melbourne office (Docklands).

With a minimum of 10 year’s commercial experience in rail signalling design and review, you will provide competent rail signalling detailed design skills to expand the Rails team capability in the region and source business opportunities to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.  

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Ensure that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
• Proactively collaborate with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables
• Actively contribute to the commercial success of projects and the team
• Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will be able to:

• Develop methodologies for design
• Competently provide key technical expertise across a broad range of projects
• Delivery of projects – including management of sub consultants and other SMEC staff
• Develop client relationships and interface with clients on projects
• Manage risk on substantial projects
• Uphold business process –eg. safety in design and AEO processes for signalling
• Prepare tenders, marketing materials and presentations in order to win work
• Approve signalling tenders and manage programs
• Deliver best client outcomes which have provided cost savings
• Be actively involved in the industry through industry bodies, papers etc.
• Effectively lead small teams and contribute to building the technical capability of others
• IRSE licenced verifier (desirable)

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fischer-White, [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input.  Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.