Principal Engineer - Transport

Job description

As a Principal Engineer – Transport within the Rail business unit, your primary purpose is to lead the successful pursuit and delivery of multidiscipline transport projects across Southeast Queensland. This opportunity combines project leadership, client management, work winning and technical oversight responsibility. In this role, you will also provide delivery-focused leadership across the project lifecycle, bringing together the appropriate technical, advisory, construction and commissioning capabilities to achieve safe, compliant and commercially successful outcomes for clients. The role will act as a Key Account Manager within the locality and as tender lead for priority opportunities, with responsibility for developing and executing local work-winning strategies and agreed pursuit plans. Working collaboratively across the broader Egis business, the role will present an integrated Egis team to clients and partners to support the sustainable growth of Egis' transport presence in Southeast Queensland. Ideally, you will have 15+ years of experience within the transport sector with demonstrated senior leadership capability to lead and manage complex transport infrastructure projects. In addition to this, you will also have: Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, accredited by the relevant national industry body at Professional Engineer level. Chartered professional engineer status Current registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) Demonstrated experience across multiple stages of the project lifecycle, including design, construction, testing and commissioning Demonstrated experience leading bids and managing strategic client relationships in the transport sector Recognised as an industry and market leader with knowledge of the Southeast Queensland transport market, clients, delivery partners and procurement environment is highly desired Expert technical knowledge in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by broad understanding of multidisciplinary transport interfaces Strong understanding of Australian railway standards and guidelines and ability to adhere to industry best practices High-level consulting, client relationship and key account management skills Strong commercial acumen, ability to influence and strategic thinking ability Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements. Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait, apply now! Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs. With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities. At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.