National HSE Operations Manager - Major Projects, Rail, Roads & Tunnels

National HSE Operations Manager - Major Projects, Rail, Roads & Tunnels

UGL is delivering some of some of the nations largest rail, road, tunnel, and data centre projects.

Help shape the safety performance of some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects, including Cross River Rail, Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail, major rail signalling programs, tunnel infrastructure and hyperscale data centre developments, with further major project opportunities on the horizon.

This is a rare opportunity to provide strategic HSE leadership across a national portfolio of projects and approximately 600 employees, partnering with executive and project leaders to manage critical risk and drive safety performance.

Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne based, with regular national travel.

Why this role

• Shape safety strategy across landmark rail, road and tunnel projects.
• Influence business decisions at the executive and project leadership level.
• Support a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and data centre projects.
• Play a critical role in managing risk across complex, high-hazard environments.
• Be part of a growing business delivering projects that help shape Australia.

About the Role

Lead HSE strategy across UGL's national portfolio of major rail, road, tunnel and data centre projects.

This is a highly influential role partnering with General Managers, Project Directors and operational leaders to manage critical risk, shape business decisions and support project teams across a portfolio of live infrastructure projects nationally.

Key responsibilities

• Lead HSE strategy, governance and assurance across a national major projects portfolio.

• Support and develop project HSE teams across multiple projects and locations.

• Partner with executive and project leaders to improve safety performance and manage critical risk.

• Lead significant incident response, investigations and organisational learning initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement, assurance activities and implementation of UGL and CIMIC HSE programs

About You

• Senior safety leadership experience across major rail, road, tunnel or infrastructure projects, either in a portfolio leadership role or within a major project environment.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive safety performance across complex project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety management systems.
• Relevant HSE qualification, with incident investigation credentials.
• Collaborative, calm and pragmatic leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid working when calendar permits.
• 16 weeks paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Career development supported through Individual Development Plans.
• Access to AIA Vitality and our employee wellness program.
• OneRewards employee discount program.
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most complex and nationally significant projects.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership environment focused on safety, innovation and growth.

About UGL

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services, delivering critical infrastructure and essential services across Australia.

As part of the CIMIC Group, we partner with government, private sector and blue-chip clients to design, build and maintain some of the nation's most important assets. Our people work across rail, transport, roads, tunnels, utilities, power, renewables, defence, telecommunications, resources and emerging sectors including data centres.

At UGL, safety underpins everything we do. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, experience and background, creating opportunities for our people to thrive and build rewarding careers.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical.

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