UGL's Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of services to owners of assets across power, water, and gas sectors. Building on our strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.
Our future is exciting, and we want you to be a part of it. Join us as we innovate, grow and shape the future of Utilities Operations & Maintenance.
About the role
New role for a Construction Manager to deliver maintenance work on the 132kv and 330kv transmission lines around Australia. Works include pole and structure replacement, structure maintenance and rectification, conductor and OPGW installation/ replacement and defect repairs.
Reporting to the Project Manager you will be responsible for the direction and control of all construction activities to ensure successful delivery including:
- Overseeing WHS, Environmental and Quality Systems for the entire worksite
- Supervising overall work group performance, including productivity, stakeholder engagement and compliance
- Coordination between subcontractors, internal staff and external stakeholders
- Work planning to ensure schedule and project outcomes are met
- Managing projects from start to finish, focusing on time, cost, quality, health, safety and environmental management including collecting data to produce claims
- Ensuring resource utilisation is cost-effective to meet budget needs
- Assist in developing and maintaining quality records.
About you
We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to safety, leadership, integrity and innovation. Your qualifications and experience should include:
- 5 years management experience (e.g. Foreman, Supervisor, Leading Hand) working on transmission line or substation construction projects or similar. Experience working 'live' and stringing is desirable but not essential.
- Proven experience in leading teams to deliver projects safely, on time, in budget and to a high level of quality.
- Knowledge of OHS and Environmental legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards
- Strong background dealing with contractor organisations and enforcing compliance with HSEQ performance measures.
- Current Drivers License
- Construction White Card
What we offer
- This position will be engaged as a fulltime permanent employee
- Project Roster - typical roster being 10 days on, 4 days off or 3 weeks on 1 week off depending on the project
- LAHA & Site uplift
Benefits
- Diverse opportunities to back yourself, grow and achieve
- Dedicated wellness program and discounts
- A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes
- 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.
- You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
- Diverse opportunities to back yourself, grow and achieve because UGL backs our own with a preference to promote from within. We're also a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
What makes you right for UGL
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that team success and value are realised when everyone plays a part
About Us
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.
As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and 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 for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment.
Job Reference; 262661