Senior Project Engineer

UGL Pty Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited, a provider of transport engineering and construction services, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead planning, coordination, and delivery across rail infrastructure projects. You will work with project teams, stakeholders, and operations to ensure safe, efficient delivery of high-quality outcomes.

The role demands strong leadership, collaboration across multiple teams, and a commitment to safety, schedule, and cost control in a dynamic project environment in Australia.

Qualifications

• We’re seeking an Engineering degree or relevant trade qualification.
• Cert IV in OHS is desirable.
• Extensive experience leading electrical construction activities within transport, rail, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across large teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of engineering and construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate and stage construction works across greenfield and brownfield rail environments.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operational teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Manage construction administration, including workforce planning and roster coordination.
• Ensure projects are resourced, including forecasting future workforce, plant, and equipment requirements.
• Monitor progress, costs, and performance, providing accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Foster positive team engagement and support development and performance of project personnel.
• Coordinate construction resource requirements to support current and future project objectives.
• Contribute to tender submissions, client presentations, and business development activities when required.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with WHSE requirements.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives and comply with licence conditions.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Cert IV in OHS

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

UGL Transport delivers critical transport infrastructure and essential services that help communities move, connect, and thrive. Our expertise spans the full asset lifecycle across the transport sector, supported by innovative, sustainable, and world-class technologies. We partner with leading government agencies, private organisations, and major infrastructure clients to deliver projects that make a lasting impact. Everything we do is guided by our values, which shape how we lead, collaborate, and support one another.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering and construction activities across transport infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working in a dynamic project environment and contributing to complex rail and transport outcomes. You will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, and operational leaders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

• As a Senior Project Engineer, you will Lead the planning and delivery of engineering and construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate and stage construction works across both greenfield and brownfield rail environments.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operational teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Manage construction administration activities, including workforce planning and roster coordination.
• Ensure projects are appropriately resourced, including forecasting future workforce, plant, and equipment requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs, and performance, providing accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Foster positive team engagement and support the development and performance of project personnel.
• Coordinate construction resource requirements to support current and future project objectives.
• Contribute to tender submissions, client presentations, and business development activities when required.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with licence conditions and environmental obligations.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

About You

• We’re interested in people who bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a commitment to delivering great outcomes.
• You may be successful in this role if you have A degree in Engineering or a relevant trade qualification.
• Cert IV in OHS (desirable).
• Extensive experience leading electrical construction activities within transport, rail, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of teams and stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes in fast-paced project environments.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why Join UGL Transport?

At UGL Transport, we believe diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Research shows that some candidates, particularly women, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single criteria, we encourage you to apply. Your experience, potential, and perspective may be exactly what we’re looking for. UGL Transport is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed. As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

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