Rail Possessions & Planning Manager
- Lead planning and coordination of rail delivery activities across multiple disciplines
- Develop staging and sequencing strategies for works in a live rail environment
- Monitor project readiness and support Go/No-Go decisions for key delivery milestones
Overview
We are currently recruiting an experienced Possessions & Planning Manager to join a major rail infrastructure project in Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a high-profile rail program that forms part of Queensland's long-term transport infrastructure investment leading into 2032.
Working closely with engineering, construction, commissioning and access teams, you will develop integrated delivery plans, coordinate work sequencing and ensure activities are aligned to possession and access requirements. It’s likely you will have worked in Rail Planning, Integration Management, Readiness Management or similar roles before.
Location- Brisbane, QLD
Duration- Permanent, Full-time
Salary- $180,000 - $200,000 + Super
Responsibilities
Lead planning and coordination of rail delivery activities across multiple disciplines
Develop staging and sequencing strategies for works in a live rail environment
Coordinate project activities within possession windows and access constraints
Monitor project readiness and support Go/No-Go decisions for key delivery milestones
Identify and manage delivery risks, interfaces and dependencies
Assess changes to staging, possessions and delivery plans
Provide clear reporting and planning advice to project leadership
Required Experience
- Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience delivering major rail infrastructure projects
- Strong background in staging, sequencing and delivery planning
- Knowledge of rail possessions, access planning and brownfield rail delivery
- Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar planning tools
- Strong stakeholder management - must be able to communicate with a range of people across different disciplines
- Australian working rights (Citizen, Permanent Resident or valid work visa).
What’s on offer
- Work on one of Queensland’s flagship rail infrastructure projects and contribute to the 2032 Olympic Infrastructure pipeline
- Competitive Salary package, Novated Leasing, Salary sacrifice, Insurance and Wellbeing benefits
- Career development opportunities, working on a complex, long-term project (5+ years)
Please contact
michael.ogborne@airswift.com
or 0448 220 849 for more information
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