Superintendent

UGL; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Staff discount program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our project delivery team in Australia. You will coordinate construction activities, lead site teams and subcontractors, and ensure safe, high-quality project delivery while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

This 2:1 roster role is based on Drive-In-Drive-Out from Perth, with accountability for safety, productivity, and performance across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Superintendent or similar construction leadership role.
• Electrical background with experience working on substations/HV environment.
• Strong background delivering utilities, infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating daily construction activities across the project.
• Managing site personnel, subcontractors, plant, equipment, and resources.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, risk management, and compliance.
• Monitoring project progress and implementing solutions to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborating with project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Supporting workforce planning, training, onboarding, and development activities.
• Ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Managing workforce performance, attendance, and timesheet accuracy.
• Building high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and leadership.

Skills

Electrical background

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety and quality focus

Construction delivery

HV/substations experience

Job description

The UGL Transmission & Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets; power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment plans and water pipelines.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our project delivery team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for coordinating construction activities, managing site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving project outcomes while fostering a strong safety culture and maintaining productive relationships across all stakeholders

This role is on a 2:1 roster, Drive-In-Drive-Out from Perth

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating daily construction activities across the project.
• Managing site personnel, subcontractors, plant, equipment, and resources.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, risk management, and compliance.
• Monitoring project progress and implementing solutions to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborating with project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Supporting workforce planning, training, onboarding, and development activities.
• Ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Managing workforce performance, attendance, and timesheet accuracy.
• Building high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and leadership.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a Superintendent or similar construction leadership role.
• Electrical background with experience working on substations / HV environment
• Strong background delivering utilities, infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work fronts and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and project delivery requirements.
• Experience leading direct and indirect site teams.

Why Join UGL?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working arrangements and generous parental leave options
• Staff discount program and access to educational and leadership development
• Endless career pathways and opportunities for advancement within UGL and CIMIC Group

Join Our Team

UGL is renowned for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, mature-aged workers, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note:

Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.

Primary Location

Australia-WA-Rivervale

Work Type

Full-time