Project Manager (Engineering)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager Engineering to lead the delivery of track-focused projects across our network. This role is responsible for managing the safe, successful, and efficient delivery of works, including both mid-week activities and weekend rail closures, while contributing to the growth and capability of our engineering team.

As a key member of a high-performing team, you will provide technical leadership, mentor developing engineers, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver project outcomes that support Queensland Rail's strategic objectives

You’ll also:

• Deliver and manage business development submissions, seeking project funding and creation of projects based on business requirements. This includes creation of documentation including business cases, project management plans, risk registers, cost estimates and WHS plans.

• Manage ongoing project scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality to achieve successful outcomes.

• Determine resourcing requirements and devise contractual and procurement strategies.

• Apply appropriate project governance processes and structures, ensuring compliance and effective oversight in line with Queensland Rail’s requirements.

• Facilitate and implement risk-management and value-engineering activities, consulting regularly with stakeholders both internally and community groups, unions, government agencies, and project governance bodies.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams.

• Undertake project reporting to key stakeholders on progress, safety and cost.

• Administer and manage contracts, with support from contracts procurement and legal representatives.

For more information, please read through the position description.

This role will be ideal for people who:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent qualification.

• A current Queensland Driver Licence.

• 10+ years' experience within the rail industry, with a strong focus on track projects, track renewals and maintenance activities.

• Strong project management capability, including the successful delivery of complex engineering projects.

• Have proven experience in contract management and consultation on complex issues to arrive at solutions.

• Exhibit expertise in progress reporting, risk management, project scheduling and procurement activities.

• Possess exceptional stakeholder management skills, allowing you to swiftly cultivate positive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Possess outstanding communication, negotiation, consulting and writing abilities which will be indispensable for excelling in this role.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Starting salary of $160,000 plus 12.75% super contributions and overtime allowances

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options

• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel

• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services

• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services

• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport

• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for two professional membership fees

• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for the Project Manager role Req 12158 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Wednesday 14h October 2026.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Louisa Gilbert via email at [email protected]