Electrical Superintendent | Large Scale BESS Project

SCEE Electrical Pty; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading remuneration

Salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

Employee benefits

Job summary

SCEE Electrical is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for a large-scale BESS project in Newcastle, NSW. You will coordinate electrical scope, manage crews and uphold safety, quality and project delivery standards.

With at least 5 years in heavy construction, you will hold a NSW electrical licence and demonstrate leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to drive timely completion and compliance across the works.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Electrical Superintendent in heavy construction.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate electrical teams on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of NSW electrical standards and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review work scope and crews.
• Ensure electrical works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Maintain records of site activities, delays and quality.
• Promote and enforce HSE policies and procedures on site.
• Mentor and supervise project team members and contractors.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Construction management

Budget & scheduling

HSE compliance

Education

NSW Electrical Licence

Job description

Electrical Superintendent | Large Scale BESS Project

SCEE Electrical are looking for experienced Electrical Superintendents to join us on a large-scale BESS project based in Newcastle, NSW.

25th August, 2026

About SCEE Electrical

SCEE Electrical are a leading and trusted national provider of specialised electrical, instrumentation, maintenance and communication services to the resources and infrastructure sectors, established in 1978 we are recognised for our industry leading capabilities. Wherever we work, we are committed to living our values of safety, quality, reliability, trust, and loyalty. Our operations are characterised by strong safety, technical and project delivery performance whether in capital and major cities, regional towns, or remote and challenging locations.

About the Role

SCEE Electrical are looking for experienced Electrical Superintendents to join our team in Newcastle working on a large scale BESS project. As an Electrical Superintendent with us you will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing the work scope and crews, as well as being responsible and for the completion electrical works and the health and safety of all persons within their team.

In addition, some of your key tasks will include;

• Manage the works and coordinate and control construction related activities in order to achieve the project budget, time and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, events and delays.
• Monitor and audit quality of work, procedures, installation of material and equipment for quality control compliance.
• Actively promote and adhere to all SCEE HSE policies and procedures, ensuring a safe workplace at all times for yourself and your colleagues.
• Participate in site pre start meetings and tool box talks as required.
• Ensure Project Works are completed safely and in compliance with all relevant standards, SCEE documentation, Client and Project policies and procedures.
• Comply and support company Quality Management systems, processes and procedures. Participate in audits, both internal and external as required.
• Ensure the works are completed in compliance with SCEE, Client and Project Quality policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have at least 5 years' experience as an Electrical Superintendent within the heavy construction industry and hold your NSW electrical licence. You will have well developed leadership skills as well as strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A strong understanding and awareness of Australian Standards, project implementation, constructability, WHS and environmental and community issues.
• A high level of commitment to safety.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong organisational skills and well-developed numeracy and analytical skills.
• Be able to read and interpret technical diagrams, drawings and specifications, prepare reports
• Be able to direct and coordinate a range of people to meet project objectives
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a high functioning team.
• You must hold a white Card and valid driver's licence

At SCEE Electrical we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting diversity in our workforce. We offer our team members long-term career opportunities, professional development opportunities, market leading remuneration, salary sacrifice, novated leasing and additional employee benefits.