Manager ETCS Engineering- Rail

Randstad is proud to partner with Queensland Rail (QR) on a major recruitment campaign to source engineering professionals. As part of this major recruitment drive, we are looking to identify a suitable candidate for the Manager ETCS Engineering position for the ETCS South programme.

QR has a current project pipeline of over A$15 billion, and this is expected to grow exponentially in the build-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a result of this significant investment, the need to secure in-house technical and engineering resources is paramount to support their critical technology rollouts. This includes ensuring that European Train Control Systems (ETCS) signalling systems are technically robust and compliant across the network.

Operating within a highly collaborative, alliance environment, this critical leadership role is a permanent position which bridges the gap between complex engineering delivery and strategic stakeholder management. If you are a senior leader with ETCS/CBTC engineering experience that is looking to leave a lasting legacy on Queensland’s rail infrastructure, this is an exceptional opportunity to further your career.

💎 The Opportunity:

• Strategic Leadership: This is a key position within the Alliance Program Team, driving engineering outcomes and continuous business improvement.

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and build technical capability across a dedicated team of Signalling, Telecommunications, and Operational Systems leads.

• Complex Delivery: Overseeing the integration of European Train Control Systems (ETCS) across a diverse, complex brownfield environment.

• Technical Oversight: Provide exceptional engineering leadership and assurance across the Southern ETCS Program.

👤 Selection criteria:

• Qualifications: A Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) is mandatory although a Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) may also be considered.

• Rail Expertise: Deep knowledge of rail operations and engineering management on large-scale signalling projects that incorporate ETCS level 2 or CBTC systems within safety-critical environments.

• Stakeholder Management: High-level negotiation and consultation skills with the ability to influence diverse internal and external project stakeholders.

• Innovative Mindset: A background in utilizing value-focused engineering and modern asset management to solve complex problems and reduce lifecycle costs.

💼 What’s on offer:

• A permanent position offering a competitive remuneration package

• Long term career development opportunity with an employer that has a substantial pipeline of work.

• A key leadership opportunity on one of the state's most technologically advanced rail programs

• Substantial relocation assistance for interstate candidates.

📩 How to Apply:

Please click apply and a Consultant will review your CV and be in contact. This role is an urgent position and the client is looking for us to shortlist in the next two weeks.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.