Job Description

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About The Project

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast – a major rail infrastructure program designed to increase capacity, improve reliability and support the region’s long-term growth.
This complex, multi‑disciplinary project includes significant signalling, rail systems and interface works delivered in a live rail environment, requiring close collaboration with Queensland Rail, designers, certifiers and delivery partners.
Based between Beerburrum and the Glass House Mountains, the project offers exposure to a large-scale rail upgrade with meaningful technical and career development opportunities.

About The Role

We are seeking a Site Engineer – Signalling to support the delivery of signalling works across the project.
Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer – Signalling, you will play a key role in coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to program. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career signalling engineer to deepen their site experience on a major rail project.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite and offsite signalling activities to achieve safety, quality and programme outcomes
• Support short‑ and mid‑term planning, sequencing and resource allocation of signalling worksSupervise subcontractors and external labour to ensure performance against scope, budget and schedule
• Ensure works comply with design documentation, industry standards, ITPs and QA/QC requirements
• Manage permits, access requirements, SWMS, AMS and network protection activities
• Maintain accurate project documentation including drawings, registers, reports and non‑conformance tracking
• Assist with procurement, cost tracking, progress reporting and assessment of variations and claims
• Coordinate signalling interfaces with civil, track, electrical, overheads and telecommunications teams
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and contribute to a positive, high‑performance site culture

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical or Civil considered)
• Minimum 2 years’ post‑graduate engineering experience, ideally within rail signalling delivery
• Site‑based experience on infrastructure or rail projects
• Working knowledge of Australian rail signalling systems and standards
• RIW eligibility (Signal Constructor L1) and willingness to maintain a signalling experience logbook
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities in a live environment

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What’s In It For You
We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
We Offer
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance and salary sacrifice options Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an additional 18 weeks of super on unpaid leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra wellbeing days Career progression supported by a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects across Australia Learning and development opportunities through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity, supported by active employee resource groups Flexible working options including flexi‑hours, flexi‑leave and site‑based flexibility where possible