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Senior Project Controller, Rail & Metro

SMEC


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
  • Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
  • Work in an environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group


About SMEC


SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40 countries throughout Australasia Asia the Middle East UK Africa North and South America we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.


The Role


We are currently seeking a Senior Project Controller to join our rail team in North Sydney to provide high-quality project control activities on rail transport projects relating to scope cost and time management contract management and administration.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Ensuring that planning reporting project controlling scheduling and resource planning undertaken meets appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the clients and SMEC
  • Preparing accurate reports and project metrics
  • Applying risk management and contingency planning
  • Managing project deliverables
  • Collaborating with team members contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality timeliness and coordination of project deliverables
  • Contributing to the commercial success of projects and the team

About You

  • 5 years of project controls experience working on transport infrastructure projects
  • 2 years hands on experience in developing and implementing Power BI reporting solutions
  • Experience with Power BI report development
  • Proven experience of managing multiple projects at any given time
  • High level consulting and client management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience using basic formulas pivot tables and large datasets
  • Strong administration and organisational skills with high attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multidisciplinary environment
  • Experience in Primavera P6 (desired)
  • Experience with Power BI report development

SMEC is committed to building a diverse inclusive and genderequitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution supports career progression and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.


As a familyfriendly employer we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity LGBTI inclusion and First Nations representation with access to strong professional networks role models and mentoring and sponsorship programs.


How to Apply


To apply click on the Apply Now link and follow the prompts. Alternatively for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please contactAwestha Momand -


All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently this role doesnt 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.

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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For more than 70 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world.

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