Job Description - Design Manager (261737) UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance service. We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions, making us the number one contractor in Australia.
As part of the energy transition, we need experienced engineers to undertake essential design & construction services for critical infrastructure. UGL has a great record in completing renewable sector associated projects including Solar Farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Transmission Lines, Substations and electrical distribution. Our proven delivery means we have an exceptional pipeline.
As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Design Manager. The successful candidate will manage the project design and scope from tender, through delivery to practical completion, ensuring that the designs are completed on time, in compliance with customer requirements, with maximum efficiency in the use of company resources and maximum profitability. This role can be based in either Brisbane or Sydney.
What will a day in this role look like: Prepare and maintain the Design Plan for the duration of the project.Ensure that all elements of the design are coordinated between all design team members.Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of design resources allocated to the project.Ensure that all necessary reviews, verifications, and validations are planned and conducted, and the outcomes of these are incorporated into the design.Ensure that the design conforms to all safety, environmental, construction, commissioning, and operating requirements.What are we looking for you to bring to the team: 4-year degree qualification to Bachelor status in Engineering.Engineering degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural preferred.Prior experience managing large utilities projects (High Voltage substation and/or transmission lines experience) will be highly regarded.Strong leadership skills.Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.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.A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes!Access to a multitude of rewards: discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.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 in-house design houses).
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.
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.
Ref: 261737
Primary LocationAustralia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs
Other LocationsAustralia-WA-Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs, Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
Work TypeFull-time
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