Design Manager

Design Manager

About Inland Rail

The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Lead and manage the design program for the Inland Rail, specifically the Illabo to Stockinbingal greenfield line. Ensure that design teams develop coordinated, buildable and safe designs within the scheduled timeframes, cost constraints, budget approvals and compliance requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Design Manager on the I2S project, you will be responsible for the delivery of civil and earthworks associated with the new rail formation within scheduled timeframes, delivered safely and within budget and quality parameters. You will be required to work closely with the structures and rail delivery teams.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be assisting the Engineering team in the delivery of the Inland Rail Programme I2S portion, and your primary responsibilities will include:

Assist in delivering a highly complex program of rail projects that deliver Inland Rail’s objectives.
Collaborate across the business and delivery programs to optimise the design and construction ensuring the IR program successful executes objectives, lesson learned and value for money proposition
Manage I2S design works undertaken by different contractors within the delivery program
Coordinate design and assurance requirements to obtain necessary approvals.
Coordinate SME interaction with the works packages
Identify and manage engineering and design matters.
Contribute to and develop, when required, engineering design strategies, plans, standards and specifications and other available resources.
Manage and coordinate escalated events where necessary and resolve issues with the wider team.
Ensure Designs are coordinated with respect to inter-discipline and functional interface issues in a timely manner.
Ensure the delivery of safe and innovative designs that align with statutory and legislative requirements, construction and operational requirements and IRPL strategies, policies, plan and specifications.
Lead, manage and mentor the I2S Project Engineer/s to achieve Inland Rail’s design objectives for all aspects of the project.
Responding to relevant engineering RFIs
Liaise with relevant Government bodies on matters related to the technical interface of the project design.
Coordinate and manage design progress reporting.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a high-level ability to lead and direct project design consultants to ensure designs are prioritised and delivered on time, to appropriate safety, quality and cost standards.

Degree in, engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Competence certification including CPEng, RPEQ and RIW (or ability to obtain)
Experience in the management of design work for major rail infrastructure projects.
Experience in managing technical complexity in different delivery strategies
High level conceptual and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues.
Good level of project management skills with the ability to manage complex rail infrastructure projects and interfaces.
Good understanding of Design and Engineering Assurance and Configuration Change Management.
Ability to coordinate and influence the performance of team members towards the achievement of project goals and principles.
High level of interpersonal and written and oral communications skills, with demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders.
Understanding of railway design and construction standards
Drivers license – class

What you’ll be joining

You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.

Our Organisation and Culture

Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.