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We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt, and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.
This opportunity will see you join UGL, whereas a key member of a highly experienced team within the Utilities business you will work on projects within the Power and Water infrastructure sector.
About the role
UGL Utilities team are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager for Hunter Power Project (HPP) with 10-15 years project management experience in the construction of Combined Cycle (CCPP), Gas, Steam, or Thermal Power Plants.
Located in the small suburb of Loxford in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, approximately three km north of the town of Kurri Kurri, approximately 35 km west of Newcastle and 125 km north of Sydney.
HPP is expected to have approximately 660 megawatts and will be generated via two heavy-duty open cycle gas turbines, and the turbines functionality will be incorporated into the facility.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Managing project teams to accurately and timely deliver projects according to schedule, budget and scope. The role will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
- This position has a focus on acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members, ensuring that customer needs are delivered in a safe, timely and efficient manner whilst ensuring a safe and effective operation of the project through sound communication, promotion of Safety and Quality Assurance, technical assistance and sound business practices such as commercial, compliance, procurement, human resources and financials.
- The Project Manager will develop and maintain professional relationships with all Key Stakeholders throughout the UGL Business Units and with external providers. The role may be required from time to time to travel and work at locations outside their base.
This role will suit a Project Manager that has significant experience working on difficult projects with complex contractual arrangements.
Further skills, experience and qualifications that will see you succeed include:
- Significant experience in the construction of Combined Cycle (CCPP), Gas, Thermal or Steam Power Plants
- Ability to create and interpret budgets, financial statements and variance reports
- Ability to build a strong team and invest in their growth
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and diplomacy skills, and
- Highly effective written and oral communication skills
- Formal project management accreditation equivalent to the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), PMBOK, PMP or equivalent
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients, and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
UGL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.
Discipline: Engineer - Electrical
Primary Location: Australia-NSW-Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work Type: Full-time
Contact Name: Spencer Prior
Contact Phone Number: 0400666682
