General Manager Engineering - Rail

John Holland Group

Sydney, NSW, AU
Base: competitive remuneration; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Strategic engineering leadership
Multidisciplinary rail project delivery
Design and construction management
At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do by focusing on people, including customers, employees, and communities

Job Summary

  • At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do by focusing on people, including customers, employees, and communities.
  • The General Manager Engineering, Rail, will lead high-performing technical teams to strengthen John Holland’s reputation as a market leader in major rail and transport projects.
  • We offer competitive remuneration, generous leave benefits including extensive parental leave, career progression opportunities, and a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and flexible work arrangements.

Matching Summary

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do by focusing on people, including customers, employees, and communities.

Salary

Base: Competitive remuneration; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary continuance, salary sacrifice options, 18 weeks paid parental leave with super, multicultural leave exchange, wellbeing support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic engineering leadership
  • Multidisciplinary rail project delivery
  • Design and construction management
  • Risk and quality assurance
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
  • Technical team leadership
  • Cost-effective design solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of innovation and digital adoption
  • Mentoring and people development
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Sustainability in engineering practices
  • Flexible working arrangements

Key Requirements

  • 10–15 years senior technical management experience
  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering or construction
  • Chartered status preferred
  • Experience managing projects over $500M
  • Proven track record in multidisciplinary rail projects
  • Strong commercial and risk management skills

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter