Lead Civil Maintenance Engineer

Lead Civil Maintenance Engineer ) Job Reference: Company Overview UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance our living environment. We provide a broad range of services and whole‑of‑life solutions for various industries, utilizing sustainable and innovative technologies. UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) is a subsidiary of UGL, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 90% of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN – Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW. Job Purpose The Lead Civil Maintenance Engineer operates as the subject matter expert (SME) or technical head of the track and civil discipline for maintenance delivery, providing effective leadership and sustainable working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure site safety, quality and environmental controls and risk management. Key Responsibilities Support and monitor the execution of the Technical Maintenance Plan. Exercise delegated engineering authority to make engineering decisions relating to the integrity of civil assets. Assist projects by anticipating and fulfilling any requirement for specialist track equipment, minimising risks to health and safety and project completion. Maximise the utilisation of resources and fixed assets and ensure adequate ongoing maintenance and asset life cycle. Assist in the preparation of track and civil expenditure budgets, reports and forecasts, ensuring timely presentation. Manage TSR within the network in conjunction with the Maintenance Delivery Manager and Superintendents. Monitor expenditure and prepare forward planning of track and civil requirements for future projects, considering output quality and quantity, cost, time, and labour requirements. Maintain awareness of compliance, technical, and financial aspects of the track and civil functions, providing maximum service and support track improvements as directed. Lead technical maintenance engineers to achieve performance productivity and safety targets in relation to the track and civil assets. Demonstrate financial management skills and commercial acumen when making decisions. Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards. Analyse and use track and civil documents, data and records to produce progress and project performance compliance reporting. Assess the defect management conducted by the maintenance teams to ensure that local practices and methods meet contractual and UGLRL requirements and provide suitable assurance of track safety and integrity. Review track and civil asset performance analysis. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent industry experience. Minimum 7–10 years of rail engineering experience in a similar role (Senior Project Engineer, Senior Track Engineer, Civil Maintenance Engineer, Principal Engineer, etc.). Experience with financial budgets, asset management systems, and operational project engineering. Knowledge of project management structure, plans, specifications, standards, and implications for project accountabilities. Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply engineering designs. About Us UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies and government agencies. Diversity We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature‑aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre‑employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening. Location & Employment Details Primary Location: Australia – NSW – Blue Mountains & Central West Work Type: Full‑time Discipline: Engineer – Civil Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Job Function: Management and Manufacturing (Rail Transportation) #J-18808-Ljbffr