Senior Project Engineer - Civil

UGL’s New Energy 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 & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Civil) to join our team.

About The Role As our Senior Project Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across all civil and structural construction elements within major renewable energy projects. You will play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved while supporting the delivery of large‑scale, environmentally significant infrastructure.

Your Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

Lead and guide civil and structural construction activities across the project lifecycle

Manage engineering deliverables, ITPs, work packs, hold/witness points, and QA documentation.

Collaborate closely with design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Oversee material take‑offs, procurement planning, scheduling inputs, and cost reporting.

Support commissioning activities and ensure seamless completion and handover.

Monitor scope, cost impacts, schedule risks, and opportunities for project optimisation.Maintain accurate project records and contribute to strong document control practices.

Mentor and support Junior and Project Engineers.

Your Skills And Experience

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).

5+ years’ civil engineering and construction experience, ideally within large‑scale infrastructure or energy projects.

Strong subcontractor management.

Knowledge of AS9001 Quality Systems.

Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills.

A valid driver’s license.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre‑employment medical assessment including 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 selves 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.

Discounted private Health insurance

Salary Continuance Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

A Strong Health and Safety Culture

Dedicated Wellness Program

Paid Parental Leave

Educational and leadership development opportunities

Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group

Discipline: Engineer - Civil

Primary Location: Australia - South Australia

Work Type: Full‑time

#J-18808-Ljbffr