The Operations Manager is expected to lead day-to-day operational delivery, people, safety, quality, customer and financial performance for UGL projects or service operations in Australia. Requirements typically include substantial experience managing complex industrial, infrastructure, rail, resources or maintenance operations; strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills; commercial awareness; and a sound understanding of workplace health and safety, risk, compliance and quality systems. Candidates should be able to develop operational plans, manage budgets and resources, improve productivity, resolve issues quickly and build a positive, accountable team culture. Relevant tertiary qualifications, trade or engineering experience, and knowledge of Australian industry standards are advantageous.
UGL is an Australian engineering, asset management and construction services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It works across transport, rail, renewables, power, water, resources, defence, telecommunications and industrial infrastructure. The company provides project delivery, operations and maintenance, engineering, commissioning and asset-life-cycle services to government and private-sector clients. UGL employs multidisciplinary teams across Australia and supports major infrastructure and essential-services networks. Its work commonly involves complex, safety-critical environments where reliability, technical capability, environmental responsibility and strong customer relationships are important. Depending on the position, employees may work in metropolitan offices, workshops, project sites, remote locations or operational facilities. UGL generally promotes a safety-led workplace, diversity and inclusion, professional development and long-term career opportunities across its engineering, construction and asset-management businesses.
Australia offers opportunities in infrastructure operations, rail, energy, construction, resources, defence, maintenance and engineering, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional project locations. Workplace culture is generally practical, safety-conscious and collaborative, with emphasis on clear communication, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to outdoor-focused regional communities, with beaches, national parks and diverse food and cultural scenes. Skilled overseas applicants normally need an appropriate work visa, such as an employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visa, a skilled independent or state-nominated visa, or another eligible temporary pathway. Requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, English ability, health and character checks. Relocating involves budgeting for housing, transport, healthcare and possible remote-site travel. Candidates should verify visa eligibility, salary, roster, location and relocation support directly with UGL before accepting an offer.
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