Corporate Strategy and Planning Manager

UGL Transport is a market leader in delivering end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services across Australia’s transport sector. From major rail projects to long-term asset management, we partner with government and industry to keep communities moving.

UGL Transport is an incorporated joint venture between CIMIC and Sojitz driving the continued success and growth of the business and creating opportunities through the adoption of new technologies and expansion into new geographies.

About the Role

This is a key role supporting the development and execution of strategy across major rail and transport infrastructure and maintenance opportunities, helping position UGL Transport to win and deliver some of Australia/New Zealand's most significant projects.
You will operate at the centre of strategy, commercial planning, and project delivery working closely with senior leaders, bid teams, and operational stakeholders to shape UGL Transport’s future pipeline and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of UGL Transport’s strategic plan
Identify and evaluate growth opportunities across rail, signalling, rolling stock, and asset services
Partner with Business Development and Pre-Contracts teams to shape winning bid strategies
Provide market intelligence on major infrastructure pipelines and client priorities
Support business planning, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy
Develop business cases for new capabilities, partnerships, and investments
Deliver executive-level insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations
Drive alignment between corporate strategy and project delivery teams

About You

You’re a strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and a track record in transport, infrastructure, or engineering services environments. You thrive in complex, fast-paced settings and enjoy influencing senior stakeholders.

What do you need?

10+ years' experience in strategy, corporate planning, or commercial roles within transport/infrastructure
Exposure to major projects and/or operations & maintenance (O&M) environments
Experience supporting bids, tenders, or work-winning strategies
Strong financial and analytical skills, including business case development
Understanding of the Australian transport market and government clients
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Diversity 

We value diversity in all its forms, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from:

Women
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples
People with disability
Culturally and linguistically diverse individuals
Mature-aged professionals

We’re committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will need to complete standard screening checks, which may include:
National criminal history check
Pre-employment medical assessment
Drug and alcohol screening

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