Project Engineer - Structures

UGL Regional Linx; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Regional Linx is seeking a Project Engineer - Structures to coordinate on-site construction activities and assist the project team in delivering time- and cost-efficient outcomes. You will manage subcontractors, interpret designs, and contribute to budget controls while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent), a Diploma of Project Management (preferred), Chartered Engineer status (preferred), and a minimum of five

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent.
• Diploma of Project Management in Engineering, Science, Building, Construction or equivalent (preferred).
• Chartered Engineering Status (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure projects align with plans and specs.
• Assist with preparation of site construction budgets and reports.
• Monitor construction progress and report to Senior Project Delivery Lead.
• Interpret designs for implementation in construction projects.
• Contribute to improvements to existing designs.
• Review project budgets and ongoing expenses to ensure financial control within budget.

Skills

engineering skills

project management

stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Diploma of Project Management (preferred)

Chartered Engineering Status (preferred)

Job description

About UGL Regional Linx

At UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL), we help connect communities across regional New South Wales by managing and maintaining the Country Regional Network (CRN). As a subsidiary of UGL Transport, we are proud to create meaningful employment opportunities in regional and rural communities, with more than 85% of our workforce based across regional NSW.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Guided by our core values, we foster a culture built on collaboration, respect, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Project Engineer - Structures

Coordinate on-site construction engineering activities to achieve project time and budget objectives. Successfully participate in the project delivery process by assisting the project team in the completion of work in accordance with the project operating manual and client’s expectations of time, cost, safety and environmental objectives, maintaining and updating the team’s AWP construction schedule and managing site subcontractors and suppliers to complete projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications
• Assist with the preparation of site construction budgets and reports
• Monitor construction progress for adherence to program and report to the Senior Project Delivery Lead
• Interpret designs for implementation in construction projects
• Contribute to improvements to existing designs
• Assist in the review of project budgets and ongoing expenses to ensure Financial Control remains within the acceptable limits of the budget at all stages of the project.
• Understand the Client’s requirements in relation to all Project Plans, Document Control procedures and QA/Environmental requirements in order to meet or exceed their expectations at all times.
• Execute working knowledge of contractual and legislation relevant to the project
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative safety, environment and quality risk assessment to ensure acceptable quality of structures and finishes
• Analyse and use document and record management, progress and project performance reporting and compliance reporting
• Preparation of both short- & longer-term detailed construction plans, and targets as required.
• Demonstrate sound people management skills by managing work and performance of subcontractors to achieve outcomes
• Utilise effective time management skills including sequencing of work of own and resource time management
• Demonstrate financial management skills and commercial acumen when making decisions
• Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards
• Perform all duties in accordance with UGLRL policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedures

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent
• Diploma of Project Management in Engineering, Science, Building, Construction or equivalent (preferred)
• Chartered Engineering Status (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience

Why Join UGL Regional Linx?

• Be part of an organisation that plays a vital role in connecting regional communities.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Contribute to projects with lasting community and infrastructure impact.
• Join a business that values diversity, inclusion, and different perspectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

At UGL Regional Linx, we believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We are particularly committed to increasing female representation across our business and strongly encourage women to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed.

We also encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and mature-age professionals.

Our recruitment process may include national criminal history checks and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.