Senior Consultant, Transport Advisory

Overview We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. 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 over 37,000 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. In Australia, our Consulting and Strategic Advisory team provide expertise in railway operations and maintenance, rail alignment and permanent way, signalling and control systems, telecommunications and rail vehicles. We deliver seamless, personalised passenger experiences, and optimise operations by reducing risks through decades of experience in engineering excellence. We’re helping to empower our customers to change the face of rail travel. Role Summary We are seeking a Senior Consultant specialising in railway operations to join our thriving national Transport Advisory team in our Brisbane office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic team, where you\'ll contribute to the delivery of existing rail operations and strategic projects, as well as the development of new work. 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. Key Duties and Responsibilities 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 corridor and network capacity analysis rail operational and infrastructure planning rail network simulation and 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. Manage client relationships effectively. Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities 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 – or interest in developing in – support consulting practice management including business development and key client management would be 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. 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 Worker Type: Employee | Job Type: Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. #J-18808-Ljbffr