Head of Engineering - Industrial

UGL’s Energy and Industrial national business unit is experiencing rapid growth, and we need motivated and capable people to join our team. UGL’s in-house engineering and design capability, together with our strong project delivery and operations and maintenance expertise, puts us in a strong position in the market. Our target project opportunities include Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Wind Projects, as well as Hydrogen and Ammonia projects.

As we continue to deliver and evolve, we are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering – Industrial to help us shape our future projects.

About the Role

The Head of Engineering leads the delivery of engineering services across the UGL Energy & Industrial business, ensuring the successful execution of projects and tenders while driving the development of engineering capability and technical excellence to support business growth. The role contributes to strategic planning, identifies new business opportunities, maintains strong customer relationships, and collaborates with business leaders to deliver effective business development and project execution strategies.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop engineering capability to facilitate business growth within the Energy & Industrial industry and market sectors.
• Provide strong senior management and strategic leadership and direction, establishing clear divisional objectives, setting standards, targets and goals, and implementing controls and KPIs to measure and compare performance (profit, cost, quality, time, etc.) within the Engineering team.
• Develop and maintain innovative delivery methodologies and work with the Head of Technical Solutions / PMO to utilise technical solutions for all Energy & Industrial business markets.
• Develop relationships of trust and understanding with clients, both internal and external.
• Work cooperatively with the Business Development Managers and Head of Technical Solutions / PMO to pursue major opportunities.
• Attend Management Review Meetings and identify and propose solutions to overcome quality management problems.

Your Skills and Experience

• Appropriate engineering qualifications, including extensive New Energy or similar industry experience.
• Knowledge and proven experience in engineering management of complex engineering and design projects, together with experience in manufacturing processes and principles.
• General knowledge of Australian and international codes and standards and the applicable statutory requirements.
• High-level understanding of operational, quality and improvement strategies and activities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent general computer literacy skills, as well as specialist knowledge of discipline-based applications.
• Relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen.

About UGL

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.

UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments where each employee feels safe to bring their whole self to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, women, military veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ community.

What We Offer

When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.

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

• Discounted private health insurance
• Salary continuance insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary sacrifice
• Novated leasing
• A strong health and safety culture
• Dedicated wellness programme
• Paid parental leave
• Educational and leadership development opportunities
• Access to endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group