ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
About Us
At Acciona, we are pioneers in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions. With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, we deliver transformative rail projects that connect communities and shape the future of transport.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager – Rail to lead the successful delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing project teams, stakeholders, budgets, and timelines while ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of rail infrastructure projects from inception to completion
- Manage multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and consultants
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements
- Monitor project performance, budgets, and schedules, implementing corrective actions as needed
- Foster strong relationships with clients, government bodies, and community stakeholders
- Champion sustainability and innovation in project delivery
Required Skills and Competencies
- Experience on a Queensland Rail (QR) project within the last 2 years
- 15+ years experience on Rail projects, preferably in Queensland
- Knowledge and understanding of Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE), rail signalling, high and low voltage power. Recent experience within these elements is highly desirable.
- Proven leadership abilities in developing high performing delivery teams.
- Senior management-level experience managing the delivery and handover of complex, large scale rail projects successfully across time, cost, and quality dimensions
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline
- Rail industry worker card
What we offer:
- Excellent remuneration package including base salary + super + annual bonuses
- Fantastic company benefits including 12 weeks parental leave, free income insurance, wellness rebates and much more
- A genuine opportunity to grow your career with a Tier 1 company with a strong pipeline of work in hand and a strategic approach to winning work.
Come join us as we build a better future! Apply now
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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Acciona North Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
65 Berry St, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2060
