Electrical Site Manager

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vehicle allowance

Wellbeing days

Career progression

Diverse projects

Strong culture

Job security

Leadership support

Influence project outcomes

Job summary

New Edge Group is seeking an Electrical Site Manager to own projects from start to finish, delivering safe, profitable outcomes for commercial and industrial sites across Australia. Lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and manage budgets and schedules with a clear focus on safety and quality.

You will drive procurement, variations and client satisfaction, while mentoring engineers and delivery teams. A strong leadership presence and detailed planning are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial and/or industrial electrical projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Sound commercial and financial management experience.
• Experience managing project scope, variations and contractual obligations.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive, professional and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.
• Leading and mentoring site teams and subcontractors.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinating procurement, labour and resources.
• Maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing variations, contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Driving project performance, productivity and client satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety focus

Planning & organisation

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Electrical engineering degree

White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

Build Projects. Lead Teams. Shape the Future.

Are you an experienced Electrical Site Manager looking for your next challenge? Join one of fastest-growing electrical contractors and take ownership of major commercial and industrial projects across QLD.

At New Edge Group, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile developments, lead talented teams, and build a long-term career with a business that genuinely invests in its people. With operations across NSW, VIC, QLD & WA and over 20 years of successful project delivery, we are continuing to expand our team and are seeking driven leaders who want more than just another job.

Why Join New Edge Group?

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Additional paid Wellbeing Days (ME Days) throughout the year
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national business
• Diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects
• Strong company culture built around teamwork, accountability and respect
• Long-term job security with a substantial pipeline of secured work across Australia
• Support from experienced leadership, engineering, estimating and delivery teams
• Opportunity to influence project outcomes and make your mark

The Role

As an Electrical Site Manager, you will take ownership of projects from commencement through to completion, ensuring safe, profitable and successful delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing commercial and industrial electrical construction projects
• Leading and mentoring site teams and subcontractors
• Managing project programmes, budgets and forecasts
• Coordinating procurement, labour and resources
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing variations, contracts and commercial outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Driving project performance, productivity and client satisfaction

About You

You are a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience managing commercial and/or industrial electrical projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Sound commercial and financial management experience
• Experience managing project scope, variations and contractual obligations
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, professional and self-motivated approach

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification and/or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Site/Project Management qualifications highly regarded
• Current White Card
• Current Driver's Licence

About New Edge Group

New Edge Group is a national electrical contractor delivering complex commercial, industrial, data centre and infrastructure projects across Australia. With offices in NSW, VIC, WA and QLD, we have built a reputation for quality delivery, strong client relationships and investing in our people. We believe great projects are delivered by great teams, which is why we focus on developing our people, recognising performance and creating genuine long-term career opportunities.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking to join a company where your experience is valued, your career can grow, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.