Senior Rail & Transport Project Engineer — Lead Delivery

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 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.