Senior Rail Staging and Possessions Engineer - Queensland Government

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed rail staging and possession plans for the 10.2 km Cross River Rail project, ensuring alignment with tunnel, track and station construction schedules.
• Coordinate closely with design, construction, operations and external agencies to secure approvals, manage track access windows and mitigate impacts on existing services.
• Utilise Primavera P6 and other scheduling tools to model complex work sequences, optimise resource allocation and track progress against milestones.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including track diagrams, possession notices, risk assessments and safety cases, adhering to Queensland rail safety standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary workshops and briefings, communicating technical requirements and changes to engineers, contractors and government stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Rail Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in rail staging, possessions and track design, supported by hands‑on use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software (Primavera P6) and strong analytical skills for critical path management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage safety compliance, risk assessments and stakeholder engagement in large‑scale public‑sector projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of delivering complex engineering solutions on time.