Engineering Manager

We are moving Australia forward, and we want you to move with us.

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

UGL Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of essential services across power, water, and gas sectors. With a strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.

The Opportunity

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the technical development and successful delivery of a large-scale power transmission project. The role includes overseeing all engineering aspects during project scoping, development, and execution phases to ensure alignment with project goals, regulatory compliance, and the organization's strategic objectives. The focus will be on technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This is a critical role that demands a highly organized and technically proficient professional with experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, particularly in power transmission systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Direct the development and maintenance of the technical requirements, specifications, and performance criteria for all asset lifecycle phases (design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance).
• Ensure that requirements are compliant with relevant standards, industry regulations, and longterm lifecycle needs.
• Review and provide input to designs, plans, and technical submittals to validate compliance
• Identify and document gaps in technical solutions and work collaboratively with consortium partners to address them.
• Lead the resolution of cross-team technical challenges and ensure all parties work together to achieve project
• goals.
• Facilitate timely responses to RFIs/TQs and resolve engineering-related conflicts collaboratively.
• Working closely with the consortium, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure full transparency and alignment in technical decision-making.
• Ensure alignment across various engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, structural, etc.) to meet overall project requirements.
• Monitor the D&C team's execution, commissioning, and testing activities to ensure compliance with agreed engineering deliverables and requirements.

Ideal attributes

The following Ideal attributes are highly desired, but if you do not tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

·       Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

·       Minimum of 10 years' experience in the engineering and management, preferably on high-voltage power transmission systems (e.g., substations, transmission lines, HV equipment).

·       Demonstrated capability in developing technical requirements and specifications for large-scale infrastructure projects.

·       Previous involvement in high-voltage projects 330kV and/or 500kV, preferably in a PPP or consortium-based framework.

·       Proven track record of risk assessment and mitigation during design and construction phases

Next Steps

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As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.

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Why Join UGL?

• Flexible work options
• Discounts with major retailers
• Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts
• Leadership & Mentoring Programs
• Education assistance
• Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing
• 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave
• 9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year.

Diversity & Inclusion at UGL

We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:

• Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.
• Community support and charitable causes
• Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs
• Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.