Engineering Manager
UGL – Industrial & Resources Engineering (I&RE) South
Are you a proven leader who thrives in high-pressure environments, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and has a passion for leading teams to achieve exceptional outcomes?
At UGL, we're not just delivering projects—we're keeping Australia's critical infrastructure operating.
We're taking applications for an Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering department in the Newcastle area and develop the skills and capabilities of the individuals in our Engineering team. This is an opportunity to manage the Engineering and Drafting resources to meet current and future business needs with an emphasis on providing attractive design solutions, quotations and programs in order to plan, design, fabricate and install projects.
If you're looking for a role where every day is different, your leadership makes a visible difference, and your decisions drive both operational and commercial outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.
Why This Role?
This is more than a traditional Engineering Manager position. You'll be at the centre of complex pressure part designs, bringing together planning, engineering, operations, safety, commercial management, workforce leadership, and client engagement to successfully deliver critical projects.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Lead design efforts on selected tenders or projects
Actively participate in business improvement (individually and as a team), to identify new and improved methodologies to support the growth and evolution of the business
Development of engineers, graduate and undergraduate engineers by mentoring, reviewing work and providing resources and methods to continue their professional development
Establish appropriate and effective KPI’s for all direct team members that allow performance to be clearly measured
About You
You are a proven leader with experience in leading and developing an Engineering department. You have a strong commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive high-performing teams in fast-paced operational settings.
Essential Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Degree
RPEQ registration
CPEng is highly desirable.
Minimum 7-10 years' experience as an Engineering Manager, and at least 5 years in a design role.
Demonstrated experience in Pressure equipment design including Heat Transfer, Finite Element Analysis, Piping Analysis and Structural design skills.
AutoCAD and Inventor drafting skills are highly desirable
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Why UGL?
At UGL, you'll join a business that values safety, teamwork, innovation, and excellence. We offer:
Opportunities to work on large-scale critical infrastructure both new and existing
A strong safety-first culture
Career development and training opportunities
A supportive and collaborative working environment
High remuneration packages and employee benefits
Come shape the future with UGL and help deliver the essential services and infrastructure Australia relies on every day.
Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career.
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