Designer - Telco Infrastructure

Join a Major Fibre Infrastructure Program

UGL's Telecommunications business is seeking an experienced Designer to support the planning and delivery of a major long-haul fibre infrastructure program across Australia. Working in a GIS-driven environment, you will develop route alignments, assess design options and produce high-quality design outputs that support project delivery.

This newly created role offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant telecommunications infrastructure project from the early stages, helping shape design outcomes across a large-scale program.

The Role

As a Designer, you will work closely with engineering, survey, project controls and delivery teams to develop practical, constructable and compliant fibre route solutions. You’ll contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects while working with leading GIS and spatial analysis tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise fibre route alignments using GIS and spatial analysis tools. ​
• Prepare design documentation, mapping, reports and supporting project deliverables. ​
• Support survey planning, review survey outputs and resolve design-related issues. ​
• Assess route constructability, constraints, risks and opportunities to support project outcomes. ​
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and ready for delivery.

About You

• Experience in telecommunications, long-haul linear fibre infrastructure
• Strong GIS capability, including experience with QGIS and spatial data analysis.
• Experience in preparing technical designs, reports and project documentation.
• Understanding of route constructability and infrastructure interfaces.
• Qualifications in Engineering, Spatial Science, Surveying, Drafting, Design or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance and discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Dedicated wellness program and employee discounts.
• Career development opportunities within UGL and the broader CIMIC Group.
• Work on a nationally significant telecommunications infrastructure program.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive project team.

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills. 

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.  These may include a national criminal history check, a anti-money laundering (AML) check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Job Reference: 268815