Designer - Telco Infrastructure

UGL; South West Rocks; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary Continuance Insurance

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Designer to support the planning and delivery of a major long-haul fibre infrastructure program across Australia. Working in a GIS-driven environment, you will develop route alignments, assess design options and produce high-quality design outputs that support project delivery.

This newly created role is based at our Campbelltown office and offers an opportunity to contribute from the early stages of a nationally significant telecommunications project.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, long-haul fibre infrastructure.
• Strong GIS capability, including experience with QGIS and spatial data analysis.
• Experience in preparing technical designs, reports and project documentation.
• Understanding of route constructability and infrastructure interfaces.
• Qualifications in Engineering, Spatial Science, Surveying, Drafting, Design or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise fibre route alignments using GIS and spatial analysis tools.
• Prepare design documentation, mapping, reports and supporting project deliverables.
• Support survey planning, review survey outputs and resolve design-related issues.
• Assess route constructability, constraints, risks and opportunities to support project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and ready for delivery.

Skills

GIS capability

QGIS

Spatial data analysis

Technical designs

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering

Spatial Science

Surveying

Drafting

Design

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Join a Major Fibre Infrastructure Program

UGL's Telecommunications business is seeking an experienced Designer to support the planning and delivery of a major long-haul fibre infrastructure program across Australia. Working in a GIS-driven environment, you will develop route alignments, assess design options and produce high-quality design outputs that support project delivery. This newly created role, based at our Campbelltown office, offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant telecommunications infrastructure project from the early stages, helping shape design outcomes across a large-scale program.

The Role

As a Designer, you will work closely with engineering, survey, project controls and delivery teams to develop practical, constructable and compliant fibre route solutions. You’ll contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects while working with leading GIS and spatial analysis tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise fibre route alignments using GIS and spatial analysis tools.
• Prepare design documentation, mapping, reports and supporting project deliverables.
• Support survey planning, review survey outputs and resolve design-related issues.
• Assess route constructability, constraints, risks and opportunities to support project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and ready for delivery.

About You

• Experience in telecommunications, long-haul linear fibre infrastructure
• Strong GIS capability, including experience with QGIS and spatial data analysis.
• Experience in preparing technical designs, reports and project documentation.
• Understanding of route constructability and infrastructure interfaces.
• Qualifications in Engineering, Spatial Science, Surveying, Drafting, Design or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance and discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Dedicated wellness program and employee discounts.
• Career development opportunities within UGL and the broader CIMIC Group.
• Work on a nationally significant telecommunications infrastructure program.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive project team.

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, a anti-money laundering (AML) check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Job Reference: 268815

Discipline Draftsperson

Primary Location Australia-NSW-South West & M5 Corridor

Work Type Full-time