EOI - Design Manager - Rail Systems - Major QLD Rail Projects

About the Company

UGL is a respected provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

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

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.

Ref: 268023

About the Role

As Design Manager, you’ll lead the coordination and delivery of rail systems design, with a strong focus on signalling and integration across disciplines. You’ll work closely with engineering teams and delivery partners to plan, manage and align design outcomes, ensuring everything is practical, buildable and ready for delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape early design strategy, coordinate resources across disciplines, support bid-phase and early-stage design development, and drive safety in design through collaborative reviews. You’ll set the foundations for successful delivery from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate rail systems design.
• Develop design management plans and align multi-discipline delivery.
• Support bid-phase design development planning.
• Drive safety in design and participate in interdisciplinary reviews.
• Align stakeholders and ensure design outcomes meet project and delivery requirements.

What we offer

• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About You

• Experience in a similar rail engineering design management role.
• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or similar engineering discipline.
• Ability to work across multi-discipline teams and complex interfaces.
• Confidence managing stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
• A practical mindset, balancing technical design with real-world delivery.

How to Apply

• Expression of Interest (EOI) for Design Manager – Rail Systems – Major QLD Rail Projects.
• Ref: 268023