Lead Civil Maintenance Engineer

Company Overview

UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance our living environment. We provide a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for various industries, utilizing sustainable and innovative technologies.

UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) is a subsidiary of UGL, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 90% of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN – Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW.

Job Purpose
The Lead Civil Maintenance Engineer operates as the subject matter expert (SME or technical head) of the track and civil discipline for maintenance delivery. 
The position provides effective leadership and sustainable working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure site safety, quality and environment controls and risk management.
The Lead Civil Maintenance Engineer oversees the technical and engineering aspects of the delivery of the technical maintenance plan and provides support to the maintenance team in meeting quality, safety, budget and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities
Support and monitor the execution of the Technical Maintenance Plan 
Delegated Engineering authority to make engineering decisions relating to the integrity of civil assets.
Assist projects by anticipating and fulfilling any requirement for specialist track equipment in a manner that minimises risks to both health and safety and project completion.
Maximise the utilisation of resources and fixed assets and ensuring adequate ongoing maintenance and asset life cycle.
Assist in the preparation of track and civil expenditure budgets, reports and forecasts and ensure they are presented in a timely manner.
Manage TSR within the network in conjunction with the Maintenance Delivery Manager & Superintendents
Monitor expenditure and prepare forward planning of track and civil requirements for future projects, in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements. 
Maintain awareness of compliance, technical, and financial aspects of the track and civil functions to provide maximum service and support track improvements as directed.
Lead technical maintenance engineers staff to achieve performance productivity and safety targets in relation to the track and civil assets.
Demonstrate financial management skills and commercial acumen when making decisions.
Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards.
Analyse and use track and civil documents/data and records to produce progress and project performance compliance reporting.
Assess the defect management conducted by the maintenance teams to ensure that local practices and methods meet contractual and UGLRL requirements and provide suitable assurance of track safety and integrity.
Review track and civil asset performance analysis.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Science, Building Construction or relevant and equivalent industry experience
Minimum 7-10 years rail engineering experience in a similar role (Senior project Engineer, Senior track Engineer, Civil Maintenance Engineer, Principal Engineer etc)
Experience with Financial budgets, Asset Management systems Project Engineer and operational experience 
Knowledge of project management structure, plans, specification, standards, and implications for project accountabilities
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply engineering designs.

About Us
UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the world's largest companies and government agencies.

Diversity
We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.
 

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