Project Manager at UGL Limited

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Utilities infrastructure, High-voltage substation, Transmission line projects, Construction principles, Multi-discipline contracting, Commercial acumen, Budget management, Financial analysis, Quality control, Resource coordination, Safety management, Procurement, Compliance, Technical assistance

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

At UGL, our Utilities business is at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition, delivering essential design and construction services for critical infrastructure across the power sector. We provide end-to-end solutions on major projects including transmission lines, switchyards, substations, and electrical distribution networks. Our expertise spans the full project lifecycle—design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. Whether through self-performed work, collaboration with subcontractors, or joint ventures, our teams deliver projects safely and effectively across Australia. Our capabilities cover everything from engineering and structural works to civil, electrical installation, and commissioning. To date, we’ve successfully delivered over 7,300 km of transmission lines and completed more than 300 substation projects—and we’re just getting started! We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for upcoming projects in WA. The position will be based in our Rivervale office with frequent visits to regional sites. What will a day in this role look like: • Planning, executing and finalising projects for delivery to our clients. • Managing the project teams to accurately and timely deliver projects according to schedule, budget and scope. • Overseeing the quality control throughout the project life cycle and ensuring we meet the projects objectives and deliverables • Focusing on acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members, ensuring that our clients’ needs are delivered in a safe, timely and efficient manner whilst ensuring a safe and effective operation of the project through sound communication, promotion of Safety and Quality Assurance, technical assistance and sound business practices such as commercial, compliance, procurement, human resources and financials. The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. What are we looking for you to bring to the team: • You will have extensive Project Management experience working within the utilities infrastructure sectors focussing on power with a focus on High-Voltage substation and transmission line projects. • You will hold relevant project management accreditation equivalent to Australian Institute Project Management (AIPM), PMBOK, Diploma, PMP or equivalent. • You will have a strong understanding and knowledge of construction principles in multi-discipline contracting environment. • You will have a high level of business and commercial acumen backed by a sound ability to create, read, and interpret budgets, financial statements and analyse variance reports. Why Unite with the Very Best… • A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team • Back yourself and your development, and UGL will back your growth • Flexible and blended work environment; make use of flexible working and our impressive employee benefits, including: o A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes! o We’ll give you access to a multitude of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. o You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. UGL – Big projects. Big careers. We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations. We are an end-to-end engineering and services provider (one of Australia’s biggest inhouse design houses) We’re the people behind communications, transport, utilities, power, oil, gas, Defence and renewables. We build tunnels under rivers and flyover roads. We’re the people who take on the problems that have never been solved. The ones that stretch you outside of what’s known, where your true genius is challenged and shines. Diversity & Social Inclusion UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment 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. UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. It’s good to know that UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing utility infrastructure projects while managing teams to meet schedule, budget, and scope requirements. They must oversee quality control and ensure safe, efficient operations through effective communication and sound business practices.