Is the role of Senior Project Engineer - Track for you?

Are you an experienced seasoned rail engineer with specialist experience with Track related projects?

Are you looking for a change of lifestyle and interested in relocating to the amazing West coast of Australia?

If you answered yes, please read on!

Tell me more about the role!

Due to large investment and growth in the rail freight sector across Western Australia our client (Arc Infrastructure) are growing their Asset Management and Projects Team.

In this role, you will use your skills to contribute and coordinate internal & external resources for the development of the Infrastructure Design and review i.e. earthworks, track geometry and perway engineering, structures, ensuring safe and reliable train operations.

There are a couple of Senior project Engineer positions available which will take the engineering lead on projects such are line extensions and infrastructure upgrades to accommodate longer freight trains.

Reporting to the Project Lead, your responsibilities will be:

• Coordinate the development, review, signoff and audit of Track Infrastructure Designs i.e. Earthworks longitudinal and Cross Section Plan & Profiles, Track Designs, Track Geometry and permanent way designs, signalling and structure designs for in accordance with Codes of Practice.
• Work with various internal stakeholders, i.e. Engineering, Asset Management, Operations, Works Delivery and other support teams and external third parties to implement design solutions.
• Account for constructability, safety in design, site constraints and operational restrictions/environment in a brownfield railway in proposed design solutions.
• Provide design review support to internal teams, i.e. Engineering, Asset Management and Works Delivery teams.

About the Client.

Arc Infrastructure are owned by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners manage Western Australia’s rail freight network covering a staggering five thousand kilometres! That’s a network twice the size of Great Britain!

It’s no secret that freight is big business in the UK where we are based and part of the agenda in driving the environmental agenda. In Australia this is no different and they have seen a 126% increase in freight traffic across the network since 2000.

Their 400 strong workforce are led by a dynamic leadership team who are passionate about connecting and supporting the vast communities they serve with a variety of initiatives and fundraising events.

The top things people enjoy about working for Arc is the work-life balance as well as a caring and flexible management team. This was firmly in place well before the pandemic struck and this is reflected in their low employee turnover.

About You

To be successful in this role we need you to have;

• Professional qualifications: Civil Engineering Bachelors Degree with experience in Railway Design & Engineering,
• Good Knowledge of railways standards.
• Proficient at computer aided design (CAD) including Microstation/Auto CAD.
• Working knowledge of Track Surveying, construction methodology/principles and developing cost estimates
• Working knowledge of perway engineering and track engineering safety standards.

Remuneration & core information.

This is a permanent position on a 2 or 3 year Fixed Term basis with strong potential for extension / redeployment.

Full relocation assistance for the successful candidate.

Flexible working arrangements

Salary range AUS$ 140,000 - AUS$ 160,000

10% superannuation on top of salary

Annual health & wellbeing subsidy

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance;

• One way flight for immediate family
• Initial 3 month of accommodation expenses whilst getting settled
• Moving costs i.e. container of items moving to Australia
• Allocation of relocation agent to support you with the move
• Visa application costs

Due to recent changes in Western Australia State Government Legislation, the successful incumbent will be required to ensure they are fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and hold a Covid 19 vaccination certificate prior to commencement or have an approved state Government exemption.

Further information

A little bit about SELECTiVE Resourcing Ltd We are a family run independent recruitment agency founded in 2015. Over the last 7 years we have supported numerous candidates with finding new opportunities in corporate and operational roles. We are happy to provide CV feedback and critique alongside interview coaching and thorough briefings on any roles. As a responsive agency we endeavour to get back to all applicants regardless of outcome. If this role doesn't sound right, get in touch with us another way and we will be happy to help or direct you to the best place.