Discipline Manager

UGL is a trusted provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services, delivering critical infrastructure that powers communities and industries across Australia. As we continue to grow our Technology and Transport capability, we are seeking an experienced Discipline Manager to provide technical leadership across major transport, infrastructure and technology projects.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee the delivery of complex technology solutions and help shape the future of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Operational Technology (OT) and critical infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading engineering discipline outcomes across projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, governance and successful project delivery. You will work closely with project teams, stakeholders and clients to develop and implement innovative technology solutions that meet operational, safety and business objectives.

• →Provide technical and engineering leadership across ITS and technology projects.
• →Manage engineering quality, risk, governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• →Lead design reviews, verification and validation activities.
• →Support tender development and technical solution development.
• →Drive delivery outcomes across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• →Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, priorities and delivery strategies.
• →Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project teams.
• →Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You are a technically strong engineering leader with extensive experience delivering complex technology or operational systems within infrastructure, transport or other safety-critical environments.

You will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within technology, engineering or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery.
• Possess or meets the requirements to be Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing technical risk, governance and engineering assurance activities.
• A customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical excellence and commercial outcomes.
• Experience within rail, transport, defence, aviation, industrial automation or other safety-critical sectors.

Technical Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across one or more of the following:

• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
• Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control systems.
• CCTV, access control, public address and communications systems.
• SCADA, PLC and control system design.
• Systems engineering and assurance.
• Cloud, data analytics and digital solutions.
• DevSecOps, Agile delivery and modern software engineering practices.
• Transport, road, tunnel or rail technology infrastructure.

At UGL, you'll join a business that delivers some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects while working alongside highly capable industry professionals. We offer opportunities to work on complex and meaningful projects, invest in professional development, and support a culture built on safety, collaboration and innovation.

If you're passionate about technology, engineering leadership and delivering critical infrastructure solutions that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Introduce a new member of staff at UGL Resources and not only could you be giving someone a rewarding new career, you'll also earn yourself $1000 to $3000 if they fill one of our vacant positions.

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