Senior Project Manager

Job Description

UGL’s Senior Project Manager role in Australia typically requires substantial experience delivering complex infrastructure, engineering, resources, rail, energy or construction projects. Candidates are expected to hold relevant tertiary qualifications, demonstrate strong commercial and financial management skills, and have experience managing safety, quality, schedules, risks, contractors and client relationships. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating design and construction activities, ensuring contractual obligations are met, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder-management and leadership skills are essential. Experience with major projects, Australian standards, project controls and contract administration is highly desirable. The candidate should be commercially aware, safety-focused, organised and capable of making sound decisions in a demanding project environment.

Company Info

UGL is a major Australian engineering, construction and maintenance services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers complex projects and operational services across transport, rail, energy, water, resources, defence, communications and industrial infrastructure. UGL works with government agencies, asset owners and private-sector clients across Australia and supports projects throughout their full lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning, maintenance and asset management. The company employs a large multidisciplinary workforce comprising engineers, project managers, tradespeople, technicians and corporate specialists. Its work is generally focused on safe delivery, technical performance, sustainability, reliability and long-term client partnerships. UGL offers career opportunities on major infrastructure and essential-services projects, often in metropolitan, regional and remote locations. Employees may work in offices, project sites, workshops or operational facilities, depending on the role and project requirements.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities for senior project managers in transport, rail, renewable energy, mining, defence, utilities, construction and infrastructure. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional project locations. Workplace culture is generally practical, safety-conscious and collaborative, with direct communication and an emphasis on accountability, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to coastal, regional and remote communities, with excellent outdoor recreation but relatively high housing and living costs in major cities. Visa options may include employer sponsorship, skilled visas or temporary work routes, depending on qualifications, occupation lists and experience. Applicants should check current Department of Home Affairs requirements and confirm whether UGL sponsors the specific position. Relocating typically involves skills assessment, health and character checks, tax and banking arrangements, accommodation, private health cover where appropriate, and preparation for Australia’s distance between major cities and project sites.