Project Manager (Engineering)

Youll connect Queensland. Well 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 weve 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:

Are you enthused about shaping and executing key infrastructure projects Queensland Rail is looking for a skilled Project Manager Engineer to join Project Delivery Track and Civil team..

As a Project Manager Engineer youll leverage your extensive experience in project management construction and delivery of diverse infrastructure projects in a rail environment. Youll take charge of multiple initiatives within our expansive infrastructure portfolio ensuring successful timely and budget-conscious completion. This role has the potential to travel regionally to complete work.

Youll 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.
• 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 Rails 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.
• Undertake project reporting to key stakeholders on progress safety and cost.
• Administer and manage contracts with support from contracts procurement and legal representatives.

Overtime maybe required for this position but will include overtime penalty rates and allowances.

For more information please read through the position description.

This role will be ideal for people who:

• Bachelor of Engineering qualified preferably in the civil field.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills to reach milestones throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Demonstrate strong construction management skills including management of worksites contractors and multiple disciplinary workers to achieve milestones and deadlines particularly in a rail closure environment.
• 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.
• Posses 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. Thats why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best including:

• 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 2000 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 Engineering roleReq 10860via our website by clicking the apply button before11:59pm 27 February 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 contactBen Hoganvia email at