Senior Project Controller

UGL

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

About the role

At UGL, we work on challenging and rewarding projects that help power Australia's energy future. We bring together diverse expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable outcomes for our customers.

As our Fuels & Energy East business continues to grow, we are inviting Project Controllers interested in expanding their experience across the bulk storage, fuels, refining and terminal infrastructure sectors. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly experienced team delivering solutions for some of Australia's most critical assets.

You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of fuel terminals, storage facilities, refining infrastructure, brownfield modifications, asset integrity programs, capital projects and operational support activities. You'll work alongside industry experts and develop valuable experience across the full asset lifecycle, from concept and design through to procurement, construction and commissioning.

What we offer

• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1-2 days per week.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts and cost reports across fuel terminal, bulk storage and infrastructure projects.
• Track project performance against key milestones, identifying risks, variances and opportunities, and providing timely recommendations to project leadership.
• Coordinate project controls processes including cost management, change control, progress measurement and earned value reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, procurement and contractor teams to ensure accurate project planning, resource allocation and reporting.
• Prepare and present project dashboards, financial updates and performance metrics to stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of project status, risks and outcomes.
• Support project governance and compliance requirements by maintaining project documentation, control systems and reporting frameworks in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project controls, project planning, cost control, or project management within fuel terminals, bulk storage, energy, oil & gas, resources, or industrial infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, cost management, forecasting, change control, and project reporting, with proficiency in systems such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to analyse complex project data, identify risks and trends, and provide clear insights to support effective decision-making and project delivery.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across project, engineering, construction, operations, and contractor teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced and complex project environments

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).