Senior Project Engineer - Contamination and Remediation

UGL; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career growth

Flexible working arrangements

Health and safety focus

Inclusive leadership

Job summary

UGL Regional Linx in New South Wales seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead contamination and remediation projects across the Country Regional Network, delivering safe and compliant outcomes for regional communities.

You will coordinate diverse teams, manage budgets, oversee governance and reporting, and drive continuous improvement in rail safety and project delivery. Chartered status is encouraged; strong leadership and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status, progress towards chartership, or intention to pursue chartership.
• Strong safety leadership and commitment to wellbeing of personnel and communities served.
• Ability to lead by example and foster safety culture aligned with rail principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of contamination and remediation projects to meet safety, quality, schedule and budget goals.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and clients.
• Manage project programs, budgets and reporting requirements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Planning

Environmental engineering

Communication

Chartered status

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Chartered Engineer status / progression

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 Senior Project Engineer to lead 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

• Lead the 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 a collaborative and solutions-focused engineering professional who shares our commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable rail network while delivering projects that create lasting benefits for regional communities.

You are a confident leader who enjoys working with diverse teams, building strong stakeholder relationships and taking ownership of project outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can balance competing priorities, and bring a practical approach to solving complex engineering and project delivery challenges.

You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, progress towards chartership, or an intention to pursue chartership.
• A strong commitment to safety leadership and a genuine focus on protecting the wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers and the communities we serve.
• The ability to lead by example and foster a positive safety culture aligned with rail safety principles.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence positive outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness, sound judgement and the confidence to make informed decisions in a project environment.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• A customer‑focused, accountable and results‑driven mindset, together with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation

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.

If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, transferable skills and diverse experiences.

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

REF: 269279

Discipline

Engineer - Project

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Far West & North Central NSW

Work Type

Full-time