Congratulations to this year’s CIMIC Group Graduate of the Year winner, Imogen Wouters from UGL, for her outstanding achievements in engineering, as well the joint winners for excellence in a functional discipline, Helena Sawyer from Sedgman Pty Limited and James Alevizos from CPB Contractors.
The winners were announced at our graduation event, a celebration of the remarkable achievements of our recent graduates who are now stepping confidently into the next phase of their careers with CIMIC Group.
Imogen, who has been part of UGL’s manufacturing and maintenance teams at Broadmeadow and Hamilton North in New South Wales, joined UGL as an undergraduate engineer in 2022 before joining the 2023 graduate program cohort. In her current role as a structural and reliability engineer, she made a significant impact collaborating with customers, technicians, suppliers, and colleagues to deliver fleet-wide improvements. These initiatives reduced locomotive restrictions and enhanced customer satisfaction.
A standout moment during her graduate journey was her opportunity to travel to China, where she supported manufacturing efforts to produce UGL-designed well wagons for Pacific National. Additionally, Imogen demonstrated her leadership and passion for engineering by inspiring primary school students to pursue STEM careers during the Bright Futures STEM program.
“I am deeply grateful for this recognition, which reflects the incredible support of my managers, colleagues, family, and friends throughout my graduate journey. The CIMIC Group Graduate Program has been an exceptional opportunity, fostering growth, creativity, and confidence while tackling real-world challenges. The confidence I've gained has helped me thrive as an engineer,” Imogen Wouters, UGL Graduate Engineer, Transport.
The CIMIC Group’s graduate program invests in future leaders, providing exposure to iconic infrastructure, asset, and resource projects. It’s a program designed to stretch skills, encourage excellence, and achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients and communities.