Procurement Engineer - Mechanical

About UGL

UGL is a trusted name in engineering, construction, and maintenance services, partnering with leading global companies, government agencies, and private enterprises. As one of Australia’s top EPCM organisations, we deliver end-to-end solutions across diverse industries.

Our Energy and Industrial business is expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for talented professionals to grow with us. With a strong pipeline of major projects across renewables, utilities, and industrial sectors, we continue to play a key role in shaping Australia’s energy future.

Join us and be part of a team delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Sydney-based team.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving procurement activities across mechanical packages, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with project and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement across multiple mechanical packages, ensuring alignment with project schedules and specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and supply chain teams to optimise procurement outcomes
• Coordinate vendor engagement, tendering, evaluation, and selection processes
• Lead procurement meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and delivery timelines
• Monitor ETAs and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
• Maintain accurate procurement registers and documentation
• Support QA processes, FAT inspections, and vendor performance reviews
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and commercial requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience in procurement, materials management, or supply chain within engineering, construction, or energy projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment procurement (e.g. rotating equipment, piping, structural, process systems)
• Experience working with suppliers, subcontractors, and OEMs
• Advanced skills in spreadsheets and procurement systems (SAP experience highly regarded)
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and cost control
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management capabilities

What We Offer

• Sydney-based role with exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects
• Career development within UGL and the CIMIC Group
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted private health insurance
• Salary continuance insurance
• Salary sacrifice and novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave
• Strong safety culture and wellbeing programs
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake relevant screening checks, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing).