Senior Rail Planner

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Rail Planner for our Queensland region, with rail planning and operations expertise and a strong background working alongside rail client teams in Queensland. In this role, you will support the Queensland Rail Planning Lead to help drive the continued growth and development of our expanding Rail Planning business. You will represent our Rail Planning team within Queensland, with a focus on SEQ, while contributing to the successful delivery of major projects across the Australasia and Asia Pacific region.

The Opportunity

·       Play a role in the growth of Arup’s Rail Planning business in Queensland, building on recent success and a strong pipeline of long‑term commissions.

·       Work closely with QLD rail clients, representing the Arup Rail Planning team in both internal and external forums.

·       Lead and deliver rail planning and operations advice across major projects in QLD and the wider Australasia / Asia‑Pacific region.

·       Take a strategic, longer‑term view of rail planning, contributing to the development of capability, skills and knowledge across the business.

·       Manage and support rail planning resources, including planners, modellers, graduates, sub‑consultants and contractors, to deliver high‑quality project outcomes.

·       Actively influence the performance and development of junior staff through mentoring, guidance and skills development.

·       Contribute to commercial performance, including budget setting, negotiating agreements with clients and suppliers, and delivering projects in line with Arup’s Quality Management System.

·       Build and maintain relationships with clients, industry peers, regulators and internal stakeholders across Arup’s Australasian Rail Planning business.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

Is this role right for you?

·       You are an experienced rail planning and operations specialist with substantial knowledge of rail systems, capacity, performance and operations across passenger and freight networks in Australia.

·       You bring a strong understanding of the Queensland rail environment, with broader experience across other rail networks considered an advantage.

·       You have strong technical capability across rail planning, operations, capacity and performance, timetabling, infrastructure and rolling stock, supported by experience in business cases, feasibility studies and project appraisal.

·       You bring solid commercial awareness, with an understanding of fees, budgets, contracts and the delivery of cost‑effective solutions for clients.

·       You have excellent communication skills and can confidently explain complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, both technical and non‑technical, and are comfortable presenting to senior clients.

·       You are self-driven and collaborative, comfortable working across teams, offices and disciplines, and motivated to support the development of others.

·       You are organised and outcomes‑focused, able to manage competing priorities, deadlines and resources effectively.

·       You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Planning, Transport or a related field, with a strong professional reputation and a minimum of six years’ relevant industry experience in Australia.

·       You are aligned with Arup’s values, committed to professionalism, diversity and ethical practice, and motivated by the opportunity to help create better outcomes for clients and communities.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

·       Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.

·       Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.

·       Paid parental leave for the non-primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16-week parental leave benefit).

·       Birthday leave

·       Annual leave loading

·       Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.

·       International mobility opportunities

·       Insurances (life & income protection)

·       Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans 

·       Novated car lease

·       Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.