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John Holland

Senior Project Engineer - Signalling

Docklands

September 5, 2024

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3008
About John Holland


At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.


About the Role / Are you up for the challenge?


As a Signalling Senior Project Engineer on the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 Project you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of the project, ensuring that all signalling systems are designed, installed, and commissioned to the highest standards, meet project specifications, and industry regulations.
The role is primarily based out of our main office in Docklands. However, it will from time to time involve travel to various construction sites to ensure that project deliverables are achieved in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.


Project Description


Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.
The Beveridge to Albury (B2A) project is the Victorian portion of the program undertaken along approximately 305 kms of existing northeast rail corridor between Beveridge and Albury. B2A is staged in two tranches. Tranche 1 includes enhancement works across four sites and corridor wide works.
Tranche 2 works will be delivered by John Holland and includes adjustment of track alignments, the provision of new road overbridges and station modifications to enable the safe operation of double-stack freight trains across eight B2A project sites between Wandong and Benalla.


Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do;


Overall responsibility for the role on this high-profile major project include:

  • Lead and manage the design, procurement, installation, and testing and commissioning of signalling systems for various project sites.
  • Lead any necessary cost estimating of works, including cost forecasting.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure that all signalling requirements are met and integrated seamlessly with other project elements.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and contractors.
  • Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
  • Demonstrate sound people management skills by managing work and performance of subcontractors to achieve outcomes.
  • Monitor project progress, identify any issues or risks, and take appropriate actions to mitigate them.
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and relevant authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Prepare and review project documentation, including designs, specifications, and reports.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to signalling systems.


To be successful in this key role, you must have / What we are looking for;


  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience in signalling engineering, within the construction industry.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of signalling systems, including design, installation, and commissioning processes.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to successfully deliver projects within deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven leadership abilities, with the capability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in signalling engineering.


As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.


Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.


What's in it for you.


We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.


We offer:


Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.



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