Flexible Electrical Construction Lead for Battery Storage

UGL Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead on-site electrical construction activities for the Goyder BESS project in South Australia. The role requires hands-on leadership, coordination of crews and a strong focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will oversee HV works, substations and plant installations, manage subcontractors and apprentices, and ensure compliance with HSSEQ and QA requirements across a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification is required.
• Experience supervising electrical construction on major projects.
• Experience in substations, HV works, renewables or major infrastructure projects is highly regarded.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of safety systems, QA requirements and site compliance.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work fronts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning, organisation and people management capability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site-based electrical construction activities.
• Manage electrical crews, subcontractors and apprentices for productivity and quality.
• Oversee installation and termination of cables, earth grids, HV plant, switchgear and services.
• Coordinate works in live operational environments including substations.
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and safety initiatives.
• Ensure HSSEQ, QA and project documentation requirements are met.
• Monitor progress, workforce performance and timesheets.
• Support workforce development, inductions and compliance training.
• Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders and site leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Safety systems

QA & compliance

Planning & organising

People management

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

UGL Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead on-site electrical construction activities for the Goyder BESS project in South Australia. The role requires hands-on leadership, coordination of crews and a strong focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will oversee HV works, substations and plant installations, manage subcontractors and apprentices, and ensure compliance with HSSEQ and QA requirements across a dynamic project environment.