We bring clarity and confidence to early-stage thinking.

Our team delivers feasibility analysis and concept studies that support robust business case development, grounded in both technical insight and commercial acumen.

Our capabilities include:

• Concept designs, including decarbonisation options and energy-use simulations.
• Maintenance strategies, with a focus on optimising Final Cost at Conclusion (FCAC).
• Whole-of-life costing, backed by current supplier and supply chain knowledge and pricing to inform business cases with accurate and obtainable cost outcomes 

From passenger to freight and light rail, we engineer solutions that work—technically, commercially, and operationally viable.

Our expertise spans the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to delivery, commissioning, and retirement.

Our capabilities include:

• Design engineering: design management, CAD, FEA, electrical schematics.
• Systems engineering: requirements and specification development, interface and design package management, verification, and contract compliance.
• Complex systems integration as Head Contractor.
• Configuration management and control
• Testing and commissioning support.
• Stakeholder engagement, including DSAPT compliance.
• Risk assessments that support safe and reliable delivery.

We are Australia’s leading provider of rollingstock asset management with national accreditation. 

Every day, Downer-maintained fleets deliver safe, comfortable, and reliable transport for millions of passengers; because we don’t just maintain rollingstock, we keep Australia moving.

Our capabilities include:

• Reliability engineering support (reliability analysis, FMECA, FRACAS, RCA, and MRA). 
• Rollingstock modernisation, overhaul, and repair. 
• Maintenance strategy and optimisation (condition monitoring, maintenance procedures and reviews, maintenance management). 
• Obsolescence management. 
• Technology management 
• Decommissioning. 
• Configuration management. 
• Technology refresh. 

*including contracted.

We deliver end-to-end rollingstock solutions—from feasibility and design to manufacturing, maintenance, and operations.

Our integrated approach ensures every stage is aligned to performance, safety, and customer outcomes.

We offer:

• Production: digital check sheets, defect and quality appraisals, manufacture, and assembly. 
• Concept design and business case development. 
• Rollingstock procurement tailored for turnkey delivery. 
• Operational readiness planning and execution. 
• Revenue service operations that meet real-world demands.

We help rail operations transition to a lower-carbon future—delivering practical solutions that drive measurable impact.

Our expertise spans rollingstock and infrastructure, including onboard energy storage and energy efficiency strategies.

We offer:

• Decarbonisation options and energy-use simulations to inform design and operational decisions.
• Latest knowledge and thinking in battery solutions and access to the leading battery suppliers 
• Modifications to reduce energy consumption, tailored to fleet and network needs.
• Energy saving certificate projects that unlock value while supporting sustainability goals.

We combine deep operational knowledge with digital innovation to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient rail solutions.

Our digital modules—developed and proven across Downer’s own fleets—enable advanced asset management, operational intelligence, and connected train analytics.

We offer:

• Integrated asset management platforms that drive performance and reliability.
• Operational intelligence tools for real-time decision-making.
• Industrial AI applications that optimise maintenance and operations.
• Future work solutions that support workforce agility and safety.
• Connected Trains and data analytics for enhanced visibility and control.

With over 15 years of experience in developing digital solutions, our consulting, software, and services business is built on delivering outcomes, not just technology.

Chief Engineer and Executive General Manager Engineering & Technology

Julian is an internationally experienced engineering leader with over 35 years’ of experience in the rail industry. As the Executive General Manager – Engineering & Technology at Downer, he directs a multidisciplinary professional engineering team delivering specialised technical and assurance services across heavy rail, light rail, and freight applications.

Julian’s team is responsible for supplying  engineering expertise to Downer’s Rail & Transit Systems, which is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of some of Australia’s largest passenger fleets, as well as delivering Downer’s rapidly growing Engineering Consulting Services to the wider rail industry. 

Julian has spent over 25 years’ in engineering consultancy and has held lead roles on several major global projects becoming a highly trusted client advisor.  Julian brings a passion for client satisfaction, technical excellence and delivering complex programs with purpose and the highest levels of assurance.

General Manager Engineering

Nathan offers nearly two decades of technical and leadership expertise within the rail industry. He currently leads the Engineering Capability and Assurance team at Downer as General Manager, and is a key member of Engineering Consulting Services.

His international experience spans the United Kingdom, Australia, and numerous projects across Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East. As a passionate innovator, Nathan has developed many solutions for complex technical challenges, including  a passenger vehicle Electronic Levelling Control system that enhances level access and boarding equity.

Nathan is dedicated to utilising Downer Rail & Transit Systems broad engineering experience to provide valued solutions, advice, and services to the engineering consulting market.

General Manager General Manager Decarbonisation & Freight Engineering

Chris is a chartered engineer with the UK Engineering Council and has over 35 years’ experience in freight and passenger rollingstock design and assurance. Having previous engineering roles in rollingstock design, manufacturing and consultancy, Chris is now responsible for leading the Downer Rail & Transit Systems, decarbonisation and freight engineering strategy.