Project Engineer Track

At UGL, we are delivering some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects across rail, power, renewables, defence, resources, water and telecommunications. We are committed to building a better future through innovation, engineering excellence and collaboration.

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for a Project Engineer to join the Logan Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR) Project, a transformative rail infrastructure program that will redefine passenger rail travel between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Delivered by the ActivUs Alliance, this landmark project will expand the rail corridor from two to four tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh, while delivering major station upgrades, enhanced signalling systems and improved network capacity for South East Queensland.

The Opportunity

This role is required to effectively coordinate design, procurement and construction elements to deliver an area of the project successfully. The position not only ensures technical compliance and project milestones are achieved but is also a key contributor to fostering teamwork, upholding safety standards and ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop quantity take-offs and maintain the scope and change register.
• Monitor key construction requirements and implement prompt corrective action if required to ensure they are achieved in line with agreed specifications.
• Manage subcontractors’ and suppliers’ work.
• Manage the verification of conformance for works under control.
• Maintain all relevant project document control and records.
• Manage works design and ensure all relevant approvals are obtained.
• Undertake monthly forecasting, including accruals, quantity take-offs, forecasting and reporting, to ensure the project’s financial position is understood and risks are clearly articulated to the Senior Project Engineer.
• Lead construction teams, supervisors and subcontractors to achieve daily project objectives.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Relevant Rail Industry Worker competencies.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience as a Project Engineer within Rail Systems, ideally with track experience.
• Ability to handle fast-paced, high-pressure work environments while maintaining high-quality standards when delivering product.
• Ability to lead teams on-site and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

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.

What We Offer

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

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.

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.
• Anti-money laundering checks.
• A pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

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