Senior Project Engineer

Based in Brisbane CBD

Hybrid Working Opportunities

Join an Industry Leader

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Project Lead East, this role is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of projects across the Fuels & Energy East portfolio. You will play a key role in leading project delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved across scope, schedule, cost, and quality, while supporting the broader line of business.

You will act as a central point of coordination across multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and clients, driving alignment and successful project outcomes.

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• Hybrid work arrangement (1–2 days WFH per week)
• Pathways for career progression and development
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration
• Access to wellness programs and employee benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets
• Establish and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships across all levels
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets and financial performance
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring proactive risk identification and mitigation
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and project resources
• Ensure compliance with UGL HSE standards and champion a strong safety culture
• Manage contract requirements, variations, and subcontractor performance
• Provide accurate reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes
• Mentor and support project engineers and junior team members
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Project Management
• 10+ years’ experience in project delivery within oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, or related sectors
• Strong experience in project execution, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, and work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).