UGL’s Senior Project Engineer – Hydraulic Services role involves managing the engineering delivery of hydraulic building services across major construction or infrastructure projects in Australia. Requirements typically include a relevant engineering qualification, substantial experience in hydraulic services, project engineering, design coordination, and contractor management. Candidates should understand Australian standards, project documentation, procurement, commissioning, and construction methodology. The role expects strong communication, leadership, planning, problem-solving, and commercial awareness, with the ability to coordinate designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams. Experience on complex projects, along with a commitment to safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance, is likely to be highly valued.
UGL is a major Australian provider of engineering, construction, maintenance, and asset-management services. The company delivers projects across transport, rail, resources, energy, water, defence, telecommunications, and social infrastructure. Its work commonly covers design and engineering, project delivery, operations, facilities management, and long-term maintenance. UGL employs multidisciplinary teams across Australia and supports both public and private-sector clients on technically complex and safety-critical projects. The organisation places strong emphasis on health and safety, quality, sustainability, collaboration, and delivering reliable outcomes for clients. Employees may work in offices, design environments, project sites, workshops, or operational facilities, depending on the contract. UGL is part of the CIMIC Group and offers opportunities to work on large-scale projects while developing technical, leadership, and commercial capabilities.
Australia offers strong opportunities for hydraulic, mechanical, civil, construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, and facilities professionals, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional project locations. Workplace culture is generally practical, safety-focused, collaborative, and relatively informal, while punctuality, clear communication, and respect for diversity are important. Lifestyle varies from major-city living and coastal communities to remote project camps. Housing and transport costs can be high in major cities, so relocation packages and project allowances should be checked. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas such as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa or permanent skilled pathways, subject to occupation lists, qualifications, experience, English ability, health, and character requirements. Engineers may also need assessment or registration through Engineers Australia, depending on the position. Applicants should confirm visa rules with the Australian Department of Home Affairs before accepting an offer.
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