Job Description
Help us shape the nation.
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UGL Defence has been awarded the Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance contract for the Defence Fuels Network (DFN)—a critical national infrastructure supporting Australia's Defence capability.
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We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team at supporting Australia's Defence fuel infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to work within a high-profile Defence environment, contributing directly to the operational readiness and national security of Australia.
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About the role
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Based in our North Sydney office with occasional travel required, the Project Engineer works closely with discipline engineers, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved, with a strong focus on compliance, reporting, and overall project performance.
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Key responsibilities
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Build and maintain strong relationships with DFN Engineering, Projects, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams
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Participate in project review meetings, contributing to scope definition, constructability reviews, cost and schedule development, and delivery strategies
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Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to coordinate labour, equipment, and materials required for project execution
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Work closely with UGL Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors to ensure effective resource planning, material availability, and delivery execution
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Demonstrate strong leadership in managing internal and external relationships to drive successful project delivery
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Develop and manage project scope,



ensuring changes are controlled and documented in accordance with approved variation processes
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Work with Supply Chain to develop and implement procurement strategies, including subcontractor and supplier engagement
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Oversee contractor and supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements
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Cost Management: Prepare cost estimates, manage budgets, track expenditures, and report on cost performance
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Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with schedulers, providing regular updates and progress reporting
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Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful project reports covering cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics
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Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities to minimise impact and support delivery outcomes
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Information Management: Ensure project data and documentation are managed within established systems and comply with governance requirements
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About You
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Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent
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Diplomas or certifications in Project Management are advantageous
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Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role,



preferably within LNG and Oil & Gas facilities, Petrochemicals; experience in other heavy industries (e.g., mining) will also be considered
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Proven track record in delivering multiple projects or a portfolio of works on time and within budget
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Strong capability in collaborating with site engineering teams to develop project scopes, plans, and cost estimates
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Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering multiple multi-disciplinary projects concurrently
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Sound understanding and practical application of project controls principles, including Earned Value Management (EVM), S-curves, cost-to-complete, burn rates, and forecasting
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To meet Defence clearance requirements, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship.
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About UGL
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As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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What we offer
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Enjoy access to versatile working arrangements
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Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
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Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
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Discounted Medibank health insurance.
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Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
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Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
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Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
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📌 Project Engineer | Oil And Gas (New South Wales)
🏢 UGL
📍 New South Wales