Electrical Services Manager

IKG Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IKG Talent in Melbourne seeks an Electrical Services Manager HV Systems to coordinate site services trades on complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on high-voltage systems. The role emphasizes modular construction, off-site fabrication, and commissioning of HV/LV assemblies for streamlined site integration.

You will lead off-site modular assembly, testing, and on-site commissioning, manage HV energisation activities with SCADA integration, and ensure safety, quality, and technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical services delivery with HV exposure on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in modular construction, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of site safety, quality systems, and multi-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV systems delivery, including off-site modular assembly, testing, and on-site commissioning.
• Manage HV energisation activities, switching, SCADA integration, and placing equipment into service.
• Coordinate between trades to resolve clashes and ensure smooth integration.
• Monitor progress, support construction sequencing, and resolve issues impacting time, cost, or quality.
• Review contractor deliverables and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards.
• Support ongoing maintenance planning and lead site services coordinators.

Skills

Electrical HV systems

Modular construction

Site safety

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Job description

Position Title:
Electrical Services Manager HV Systems

Reports To:
Senior Project Manager / Head of Services

Direct Reports:
Site Services Coordinators

Position Purpose

The Electrical Services Manager HV Systems is responsible for coordinating site services trades and suppliers on complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on the delivery of high-voltage (HV) systems. This includes overseeing design support, testing and commissioning, quality assurance, and installation coordination. The role places strong emphasis on modular construction methods, including off-site fabrication and commissioning of HV and LV assemblies for streamlined site integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of HV systems, including off-site modular assembly, testing, and on-site commissioning.

• Manage HV energisation activities, including switching, SCADA integration, and placing equipment into service.

• Oversee coordination between trades (electrical, mechanical, controls, etc.) to resolve clashes and ensure smooth integration.

• Monitor progress, support construction sequencing, and esc**??** issues impacting time, cost, or quality.

• Review contractor deliverables and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards.

• Support ongoing maintenance planning and provide leadership to site services coordinators.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years experience in electrical services delivery, with HV systems exposure on large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Proven background in modular construction, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.

• Strong understanding of site safety, quality systems, and multi-discipline coordination.

• Effective communicator with leadership skills and strong commercial awareness.