Project Engineer - Contamination and Remediation

UGL; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Lead infrastructure projects

Professional development

Inclusive leadership

Health & safety focus

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

UGL Regional Linx in NSW is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to help plan and deliver contamination and remediation projects across the Country Regional Network. This hands-on role involves leading projects from concept through to completion, working with diverse teams, contractors and stakeholders to improve regional transport infrastructure.

You will manage programs, budgets and reporting, ensure compliance with rail standards and environmental requirements, and foster a strong safety

Qualifications

• Experience in contaminated land management, site investigation, remediation, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel across regional New South Wales to oversee site works.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, standards and guidelines, or willingness to develop expertise.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Good organisational skills to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be part of planning, coordination and delivery of contamination and remediation projects to achieve safety, quality, schedule and budget objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and clients.
• Manage project programs, budgets and reporting requirements.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with rail standards, engineering requirements and legislative obligations.
• Support design reviews and manage changes through approved governance processes.
• Champion safe work practices and foster a positive safety culture across project teams.
• Oversee contractor performance to achieve quality, commercial and operational outcomes.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Skills

Contaminated land management

Site investigation

Remediation

Environmental engineering

Stakeholder management

Willingness to travel

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

Help shape the future of regional communities across NSW

At UGL Regional Linx, we are proud to keep regional New South Wales connected. Every day, our teams help deliver the safe movement of people, goods and essential services across the Country Regional Network (CRN), supporting the communities where we live and work.

As part of UGL Transport , one of Australia’s leading infrastructure and services companies, we partner with government, industry and community stakeholders to deliver sustainable transport solutions that make a real difference.

With more than 90% of our workforce located in regional NSW, we are committed to creating meaningful careers, supporting local communities, and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assist in the planning and delivery of contamination and remediation projects across the Country Regional Network.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work with diverse teams, contractors and stakeholders to safely deliver projects that improve critical transport infrastructure for regional communities.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead projects from concept through to completion, making a genuine and lasting impact while working alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be part of planning, coordination and delivery of contamination and remediation projects to achieve safety, quality, schedule and budget objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and clients.
• Manage project programs, budgets and reporting requirements.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with rail standards, engineering requirements and legislative obligations.
• Support design reviews and manage changes through approved governance processes.
• Champion safe work practices and foster a positive safety culture across project teams.
• Oversee contractor performance to achieve quality, commercial and operational outcomes.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve delivery outcomes.
• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

About You

At UGL Regional Linx, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for an environmental professional who is passionate about protecting people, communities and the environment while supporting the safe and reliable operation of the Country Regional Network.

You enjoy working in the field, collaborating with project teams and solving environmental challenges. Whether coordinating site investigations, supporting remediation projects or working with contractors and stakeholders, you take a practical and proactive approach to delivering high‑quality outcomes.

You’ll Bring

• Experience in contaminated land management, site investigation, remediation, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• A degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or related discipline
• An understanding of contaminated land assessment, remediation and environmental management principles including soil, groundwater, surface water or vapour sampling and site investigations.
• Willingness to travel and oversee site works throughout regional New South Wales.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental legislation, standards and guidelines, or a willingness to develop expertise in this area.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to support project delivery outcomes.
• Well developed organisational skills with the ability to manage stakeholders.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across regional NSW as required.

Chartered status or progress towards chartership is highly regarded, but not essential.

Why Join UGL Regional Linx?

At UGLRL, we recognise that great people come from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We Offer

• Meaningful work that supports regional communities.
• Opportunities to lead impactful infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and inclusive leadership.
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing and safety.
• Flexible and collaborative working arrangements where operationally possible.
• A workplace culture where different perspectives are valued and encouraged.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UGL Regional Linx, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and mature‑aged workers.

Together, we're creating a safer, more connected future for regional NSW.

Discipline

Engineer - Field

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Far West & North Central NSW

Work Type

Full‑time