Lead Solar PV Electrical Foreman (On-site)

Bouygues Construction SA; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia leads the design, construction, and delivery of major civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy projects across Australia. The Electrical Foreman will supervise electrical installation on utility-scale solar farm projects, coordinating field crews, ensuring safety, schedule and quality compliance with electrical codes.

You will work closely with the Site Superintendent, engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives to deliver efficient PV

Qualifications

• Must have Electrical License & trade qualification.
• 3–5 years of electrical construction experience, preferably including utility-scale solar, renewable energy, substations, or industrial projects.
• Previous supervisory or foreman experience leading electrical crews.
• Demonstrated experience with solar PV electrical systems, including DC and AC distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electricians, apprentices, and electrical subcontractors on site.
• Plan daily electrical activities, allocate labour, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Oversee installation of solar PV systems, including DC cabling, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, switchgear, underground conduit, grounding, and monitoring systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, work packs, and schedules to ensure correct execution of works.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with applicable electrical codes, project specifications, permits, and safety requirements.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and site safety inspections.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor installation, quality and carry out inspections before testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, commissioning, and grid-connection teams to resolve construction interfaces.
• Track labour productivity, progress against schedule, material usage, and outstanding work.
• Report daily progress, issues, delays, and resource requirements to the Site Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, punch‑list completion, and project handover activities.
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring work is performed efficiently and professionally.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical construction

Solar PV experience

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Education

Electrical license & trade qualification

Job description

Bouygues Construction Australia leads the design, construction, and delivery of major civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy projects across Australia. The Electrical Foreman will supervise electrical installation on utility-scale solar farm projects, coordinating field crews, ensuring safety, schedule and quality compliance with electrical codes.

You will work closely with the Site Superintendent, engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives to deliver efficient PV