Design Manager

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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