You can create a unique and lasting impact.You will be excited by the opportunity to provide discipline authority and engineering assurance for all mechanical systems across the project lifecycle.In this role, you''ll:Join the Engineering, Design and Assurance (EDA) team that oversees the engineering, design and assurance requirements across all Sydney Metro projects throughout the project lifecycle. The team is accountable for the Sydney Metro product, driving continuous improvement through innovation and industry leading thought and action.Reporting to the Associate Director Engineering TSMO & IRCS, you will provide discipline authority and engineering assurance for all mechanical systems across the project lifecycle, ensuring safety, compliance, operability and maintainability in accordance with Sydney Metro requirements. The Scope of Systems covers HVAC and tunnel ventilation; fire and life safety mechanical systems; hydraulics; lifts and escalators; mechanical plant for stations, tunnels and stabling facilities.Your accountabilities will be to: Lead mechanical engineering teams, allocate reviewers, mentor discipline leads, and provide authoritative advice to senior leadership. Lead and coordinate multiple package technical solution for SMW across TSMO,LW, SPW, HST, PYR, OLP, PTA packages and systems integration. Foster a collaborative and solution-focused environment across internal teams and external delivery partners. Provide expert technical advice to support delivery decisions and whole-of-program outcomes Contribute to achieving safety, reliability, operability, maintainability and whole-of-life performance objectives. Mechanical discipline authority across all packages and phases. Assurance of design compliance with contractual, statutory and safety requirements. Endorsement of mechanical designs at DS2, DS3 and IFC. Ownership of mechanical risk and safety-in-design outcomes. Resolution of cross-discipline interfaces. Support testing, commissioning and operational readiness. This is a full-time fixed term Opportunity until 30/06/2031 Transport Senior Service Manager TSSM level role offering an attractive remuneration package.Please view the Role Descriptionand information pack.About you Significant experience as a senior engineering leader with substantial experience delivering rail/metro train control and station systems through detailed design, integration, and commission into operations. Proven integration across Mechanical Systems for Metro or similar infrastructure projects Strong understanding of the legislation, policy, business processes and practices involved in planning for and delivering major rail projects. Demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of engineering and design experts and delivery of technical outcomes in a complex project environment. Ability to meet the requirements for Level 2-3 (minimum) competency for Mechanical Systems above in accordance with the Sydney Metro Competency Management system. Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering for MEP Role. Demonstrated level of relevant and continued professional development equivalent to CPEng conferred by Engineers Australia or relevant professional body. The role is identified as a Rail Safety Worker. Who we areSYDNEY METROSydney Metro is leading Australias biggest public transport infrastructure program, developing and delivering a new world-class metro railway system for Sydney.As a NSW Government statutory authority, Sydney Metro has been tasked with developing and delivering metro railways, and managing their operations. Sydney Metro also leads the development of vibrant station precincts to meet customer and community needs, transforming the way Sydney travels and helping shape the future of Australias largest city.Join usOur workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 10 May 2026. For more information about this role, please contact . Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Learn more about how to apply viaOur recruitment process | Transport for NSW #LI-Hybrid
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Senior Manager Engineering (Mechanical) - Sydney Metro (Fixed Term up to 5yrs)