Civil Project Engineer
Location: Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia – Full‑time position in Perth. The role requires DIDO travel to the Three Springs project site.
About the UGL Utilities team
The UGL Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement detailed project plans, work schedules, and methodologies for civil works, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets and scope.
* Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contracts; provide engineering input to ensure compliance with industry standards, UGL requirements, and client expectations.
* Oversee on‑site civil construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards; manage subcontractor performance and resolve site issues as they arise.
* Promote and enforce UGL's HSE policies and procedures across all civil project activities; ensure risk assessments and safety measures are effectively implemented.
* Liaise with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders to provide regular updates, manage expectations, address engineering or construction challenges, and prepare progress reports and technical documentation.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia (or equivalent).
* Proven experience delivering civil engineering works in infrastructure, utilities or construction projects – ideally within a multi‑disciplinary or contractor environment.
* Strong understanding of civil design principles, construction methodologies and relevant Australian standards, with the ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
* Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards, with experience implementing and maintaining compliance on project sites.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal teams, clients and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes.
Why UGL
* Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace.
* Empower a united and collaborative culture.
* Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions.
* Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders.
* Genuine concern for safety.
About UGL
UGL is well‑known and respected for providing end‑to‑end engineering, construction and maintenance services within various sectors. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue‑chip companies and government agencies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UGL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Screening and Compliance
Relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process, including a national criminal history check and pre‑employment medical assessment covering drug and alcohol screening.
Application Policy
UGL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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