Lead Electrician – Commercial & Hospitality Projects

Encore Electrical & Data; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus scheme

Tools & test equipment provided

Ongoing training & upskilling

Long-term steady work

Job summary

Encore Electrical & Data is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to run small crews on commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and maintenance across hospitality sites in Brisbane. You’ll be the on-site lead, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and quality workmanship.

You’ll supervise electricians and apprentices, perform installations, read drawings, and coordinate with clients and the office. A Queensland licence, White Card and strong organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical Worker Licence held for 2+ years.
• Proven experience as a leading hand or supervisor on commercial projects.
• Strong commercial/hospitality fit-out experience is a plus.
• Sound understanding of AS/NZS 3000 and testing obligations.
• White Card and a current driver’s licence.
• Good organisation, communication and paperwork skills.
• Safety-first attitude with the ability to mentor apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electricians and apprentices on site.
• Oversee commercial electrical installations, switchboard work, and data/CCTV cabling.
• Read drawings and specs; align work to the project program.
• Manage site WHS: SWMS, pre-starts, isolation, LOTO, and WHS procedures.
• Complete QA docs, ITPs, testing and commissioning records, and handover to AS/NZS 3000/3017.
• Liaise with builders, store managers and office on progress and variations.
• Fault-find and fix issues on live hospitality sites.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Leading Hand

Commercial Experience

AS/NZS 3000

White Card

Driver's Licence

Organisational Skills

Mentoring Apprentices

Education

Certificate IV in Electrical (Supervisor)

Tools

Testing & Verification

Job description

Encore Electrical & Data is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to run small crews on commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and maintenance across hospitality sites in Brisbane. You’ll be the on-site lead, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and quality workmanship.

You’ll supervise electricians and apprentices, perform installations, read drawings, and coordinate with clients and the office. A Queensland licence, White Card and strong organisation are essential.