At UGL, we are delivering some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects across rail, power, renewables, defence, resources, water and telecommunications. We are committed to building a better future through innovation, engineering excellence and collaboration.

We are currently seeking a OHLE Supervisors to join the Logan Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR) Project, a transformative rail infrastructure program that will redefine passenger rail travel between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Delivered by the ActivUs Alliance, this landmark project will expand the rail corridor from two to four tracks between Kuraby and Beenleigh, while delivering major station upgrades, enhanced signalling systems and improved network capacity for South East Queensland.

The Opportunity

To supervise the day-to-day construction and installation of overhead line equipment (OHLE) works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with LGCFR specifications, while coordinating site crews, subcontractors and engineering teams to achieve project outcomes

Key responsibilities

- Supervise daily overhead line equipment (OHLE) construction activities to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.

- Coordinate construction crews and subcontractors to deliver planned works in line with project schedules.

- Monitor installation activities including poles, masts, insulators, wiring, and associated OHLE infrastructure.

- Ensure work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and work packs.

- Monitor labour, plant and material resources and escalate potential shortages or delays.

- Identify construction issues and work collaboratively with engineering and site teams to resolve them.

- Maintain quality standards through ongoing inspections and verification of completed works.

- Assist with testing, commissioning and defect rectification activities.

- Complete site records, daily reports,



progress updates and project documentation accurately and on time.

- Identify risks and opportunities impacting delivery and escalate to the Superintendent as required.

- Work closely with the OHLE Superintendent, engineering teams and other delivery disciplines to coordinate construction activities.

- Maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.

About You

- Demonstrated experience supervising OHLE construction crews on major rail infrastructure projects.

- Sound understanding of OHLE installation methodologies, including catenary systems, wiring, masts, poles and associated infrastructure.

- Experience maintaining compliance with rail safety requirements, environmental obligations and quality standards.

- Successful delivery of construction activities within planned schedules and budget constraints.

- Effective leadership skills with the ability to direct work crews and support subcontractor performance.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

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.

What we offer

- Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.

- Complimentary salary continuance insurance.

- Discounted Medibank health insurance.

- Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

- Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.

- Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this prospect.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

Job Ref 269584

📌 OHLE Supervisor (Brisbane)
🏢 UGL – Projects-Major Projects
📍 Brisbane