Senior Project Engineer

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia UGL Limited Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Based in Melbourne CBD (Travel offshore as required)
  • Work Across The Largest Decommissioning Project in the World
  • Exceptional Team Culture: Supportive and Collaborative Team

An opportunity has become available for a talented Senior Project Engineer to play a key coordination role between the planning, scheduling, engineering and execution teams across our offshore decommissioning project.

Key responsibility areas

  • Lead coordination of site works from scoping to execution readiness.
  • Travel as required to Offshore Platforms
  • Collaborate with planning, scheduling, and engineering teams to manage project phases.
  • Ensure compliance with UGL and client HSE policies.
  • Develop and manage project execution plans, cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and ensure cohesive project outcomes.
  • Monitor and report on project performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support scope change management and variation procedures.
  • Drive innovation across disciplines including piping, structural, electrical, and execution teams.

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical/Structural) or relevant industry experience.
  • Proven experience in offshore oil & gas or petrochemical plant projects.
  • Strong understanding of project controls (Earned Value, S-Curves, forecasting).
  • Skilled in planning, estimating, and working with site-based engineering teams.
  • Technically proficient and analytically strong.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment.

What makes you right for UGL

Genuine concern for safety

Capacity to flourish in a high performing team

An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm

A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment.

Discipline

: Engineer - Project

Primary Location

: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

Work Type

: Full-time

Contact Name

: Paul Dossis



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