Structures Maintenance Engineer

UGL; Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified services company is seeking a Structures Engineer responsible for overseeing the technical maintenance of structures on critical networks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, project management experience, and expertise in defect management and construction methodologies. You will support a crucial maintenance plan, ensuring all projects meet safety and performance standards while fostering effective stakeholder relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Science, Building Construction or relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineering Status or equivalent qualification.
• Proven project management experience in relevant sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the Technical Maintenance Plan for UGLRL managed structures.
• Monitor defect management by maintenance teams against standards.
• Manage project delivery for engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering expertise

Defect management

Construction methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Diploma of Asset Management

Chartered Engineering Status

Job description

Company Overview

UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance our living environment. We provide a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for various industries, utilizing sustainable and innovative technologies. UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) is a subsidiary of UGL, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 90% of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN – Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW.

Job Purpose

The Structures Engineer operates as a subject matter expert (SME) for the CRN Structures team, supporting maintenance activities and project delivery for all UGLRL managed structures on the CRN and ARTC networks. The Structures Engineer oversees the technical and engineering aspects of the delivery of the technical maintenance plan as it applies to CRN managed structures, and provides support to the maintenance team in meeting quality, safety, budget and performance targets. The position provides effective leadership and sustainable working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure site safety, quality and environment controls and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and monitor the execution of the Technical Maintenance Plan as it relates to UGLRL managed Structures on the CRN and ARTC networks.
• Monitor and assess the defect management conducted by the Structures maintenance teams to ensure that local practices and methods meet contractual and UGLRL requirements and provide suitable assurance of track safety and integrity.
• Support the process of project identification, prioritisation, and scoping of major and minor projects.
• Contribute to the development of work methods, and administer overall job planning and programming including short range and intermediate activities, for approval by the Superintendent.
• Assign works and resources to deliver Preventative and Corrective Structures maintenance within budget, time, quality, and regulatory standards, monitor and guide workflow, setting daily, weekly, and long-term project goals.
• Manage the overall delivery of assigned projects, on or ahead of time with all client expectations met.
• Manage the execution of engineering, procurement and construction activities and adopt appropriate construction methods.
• Utilise project planning skills to plan work, monitor implementation and effectiveness to achieve outcomes.
• Monitor construction progress for adherence to programme, contractual arrangements, and delivery milestones to ensure they are on schedule and within quality and cost estimates and take remedial action as required.
• Analyse and use document and record management, progress and project performance reporting, and compliance reporting.
• Read and understand plans, review design documentation, read drawings, and provide constructive review and implementing of final designs.
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Science, Building Construction or relevant and equivalent industry experience
• Diploma of Asset Management, Infrastructure, or Maintenance Management
• Chartered Engineering Status
• Project Management experience

About Us

UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies and government agencies.

Diversity

We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.