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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Overview
The Principal Consultant will contribute to the delivery of existing rail operations and strategic projects, as well as the development of new work. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving national Transport Advisory team based in our Brisbane office. With ongoing involvement in major projects and support from AtkinsRéalis' global rail operations expertise, there's never been a better time to become a part of our expanding Transport Advisory team.
Your role
- Provide advisory services across light rail, metro, passenger, and freight rail across the full project lifecycle – from strategic planning to project delivery, including:
- Development of operational concepts and maintenance plans.
- Rail operational and infrastructure planning.
- Rail corridor and network capacity analysis.
- Rail network simulation and network performance assessment.
- Service plan and timetable development.
- Fleet, maintenance and stabling plans.
- Operational readiness.
- Collaborate with project teams and represent AtkinsRéalis to key clients and stakeholders, including transport agencies and railway operators.
- Oversee consultancy assignments from start to finish, including allocation, estimating, tendering, planning, execution, and close-out.
- Develop strategies to grow AtkinsRealis's product & service range offering in Customer Service and Rail Operations expertise, including business development and key client management.
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff, offering expertise and direction as needed.
- Manage client relationships effectively.
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-131016
Salary range
-
About you
- Degree qualified in engineering, transport planning or other relevant disciplines.
- Experience and competence with railway operations simulation tools (notably RailSys or OpenTrack), test and commissioning, systems integration or modern signalling systems (including ETCS) would be highly advantageous.
- Ability to manage time and workloads to deliver technical outputs across multiple projects, often to tight timescales,
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-specialists, including writing, drawing and presentation skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional Information
- We're not all the same and that's'our greatest strength and we believe that 'Different Makes a Difference.' Join us and become part of a diverse community from various cultures and abilities. Our mission is to ensure that every individual feels included and has an equal voice. We are committed to being sensitive to your unique needs and aspirations.
- By championing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, you'll inspire positive change in the world around you. Together, we're shaping a better future—one where innovation and collaboration thrive.
- As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let's create a world where everyone's potential is recognised and celebrated.
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