Design Manager-266489
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 Design Manager to join our team.
This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
About the role
As our Design Manager, you will plan, manage and deliver all aspects of project and tender design — ensuring safety, quality, efficiency and compliance at every stage. You’ll work collaboratively with internal engineering teams, external consultants and project stakeholders to deliver coordinated, constructible and commercially viable engineering solutions.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
Lead and manage design activities in accordance with UGL’s Design Management Standard.
Develop concept designs for tenders and detailed designs for projects.
Oversee design coordination across internal teams and external consultants.
Ensure designs meet all safety, environmental, construction and operational requirements.
Support estimating, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
Manage design schedules, budgets, risks, reviews, verifications and certifications.
Liaise with clients, authorities, suppliers and subcontractors.
Conduct constructability and operability reviews and lead risk workshops
Prepare design management plans, filing systems and close‑out reports.
Ensure compliance with OHS&E, contract requirements and ISO 9001 processes.
Your skills and experience:
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) with eligibility for Engineers Australia Member / CPEng.
Significant design and construction experience in gas‑fired power station projects.
Background with major OEMs (highly desirable)
Strong capability in developing concept and detailed designs for energy projects.
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Autodesk CAD software.
At least five years’ experience in a similar design leadership role.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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.
As a diversified services organization, 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 Program
Paid Parental Leave
Educational and leadership development opportunities
Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group
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Design Manager
Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
Australia-WA-Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs, Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs, Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs
Full-time
UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider. We have a rich history dating back to 1899 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in many of the sectors in which we operate.
Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, we help to play a role in people’s lives every day.
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 helping to shape the country through our major infrastructure projects across Australia and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
We are passionate about our 9000+ people and keeping them safe. We’re experts in what we do, and our in-house engineering team ensures we can provide a true end-to-end outcome for our customers.
With projects, operations and offices throughout the country, our footprint means we are involved in communities across Australia, providing expertise for our customers and employment and career opportunities for all Australians.
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