Discipline Manager in Brisbane

Discipline Manager in Brisbane

Brisbane Full-Time 119565 - 146135 $ / year (est.) On-site
U

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead engineering teams on major transport and technology projects, ensuring quality and innovation.
  • Company: Join UGL, a trusted provider of critical infrastructure across Australia.
  • Benefits: Work on significant projects with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative culture.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on safety, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of Intelligent Transport Systems and make a real impact in your community.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in leading multidisciplinary teams required.

The predicted salary is between 119565 - 146135 $ per year.

UGL is a trusted provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services, delivering critical infrastructure that powers communities and industries across Australia.

As we continue to grow our Technology and Transport capability, we are seeking an experienced Discipline Manager to provide technical leadership across major transport, infrastructure and technology projects.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee the delivery of complex technology solutions and help shape the future of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Operational Technology (OT) and critical infrastructure projects.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading engineering discipline outcomes across projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, governance and successful project delivery.

You will work closely with project teams, stakeholders and clients to develop and implement innovative technology solutions that meet operational, safety and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and engineering leadership across ITS and technology projects.
  • Manage engineering quality, risk, governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead design reviews, verification and validation activities.
  • Support tender development and technical solution development.
  • Drive delivery outcomes across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, priorities and delivery strategies.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

About You

You are a technically strong engineering leader with extensive experience delivering complex technology or operational systems within infrastructure, transport or other safety-critical environments.

  • You Will Bring
  • Degree qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience within technology, engineering or related industries.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery.
  • Possess or meets the requirements to be Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ)
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing technical risk, governance and engineering assurance activities.
  • A customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance technical excellence and commercial outcomes.
  • Experience within rail, transport, defence, aviation, industrial automation or other safety-critical sectors.
  • Technical Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across one or more of the following:

  • Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
  • Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control systems.
  • CCTV, access control, public address and communications systems.
  • SCADA, PLC and control system design.
  • Systems engineering and assurance.
  • Cloud, data analytics and digital solutions.
  • Dev Sec Ops, Agile delivery and modern software engineering practices.
  • Transport, road, tunnel or rail technology infrastructure.

Why UGL?

At UGL, you'll join a business that delivers some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects while working alongside highly capable industry professionals.

We offer opportunities to work on complex and meaningful projects, invest in professional development, and support a culture built on safety, collaboration and innovation.

If you're passionate about technology, engineering leadership and delivering critical infrastructure solutions that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

UGL. Where great projects begin with great people.

  • Primary Location
  • Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
  • Work Type
  • Full-time
  • #J-18808-Ljbffr

Discipline Manager in Brisbane employer: UGL

UGL is an exceptional employer that champions a diverse and inclusive work culture, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits such as 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave and access to wellness programs. Located in Southbank, Melbourne, employees have the opportunity to engage in significant projects within the fuels and energy sector, while also benefiting from Individual Development Plans that foster career growth and professional development.

U

Contact Details:

UGL Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Discipline Manager in Brisbane

Technical Leadership
Engineering Quality Management
Risk Management
Governance and Compliance
Design Review
Verification and Validation
Stakeholder Management