Lead Utilities & Services Manager - Civil Infrastructure

NRW Holdings; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NRW Civil & Mining is seeking an experienced Services Manager to lead end-to-end utility and underground/overhead services on major civil infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with project teams, clients, authorities and third-party asset owners to ensure relocations, protections and new installations are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, a track record on large-scale roads/rail projects, and proven ability to manage subcontractors

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within civil infrastructure, with at least 3-5 years specializing in utility/services coordination or management.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects including roads, rail, urban redevelopment or major earthworks.
• Strong understanding of utility asset owner standards, technical guidelines, approval processes and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with utility authorities and third-party service providers including power, water, gas, telecommunications, stormwater and sewer authorities.
• Experience managing utility relocations, service protection, new installations and complex service interfaces.
• Proficient in CAD/BIM software, with Navisworks, MicroStation or AutoCAD for utility modelling and clash detection.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and integration of services works into broader programs.
• Experience managing subcontractors, work scopes, tenders and commercial arrangements.
• Strong understanding of risk management associated with utility interfaces and project delays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for third-party utility asset owners (power, water, gas, telecoms).
• Obtain, manage and track approvals, permits, access agreements and connection requirements.
• Coordinate third-party utility crews and subcontractors undertaking diversion, protection and connection works.
• Review designs, Dial Before You Dig docs and utility information to identify potential clashes.
• Coordinate service investigations (potholing, GPR) to establish accurate locations.
• Work with design teams to develop practical service diversion and protection solutions.
• Develop and maintain the services relocation schedule and integrate into the project program.
• Prepare scopes of work, assist with tender evaluations and manage subcontractors delivering utility works.
• Monitor expenditure, variations and risks related to utility interfaces and delays.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with designs, specs and owner requirements.
• Manage high-risk interfaces including Permit-to-Dig and exclusion zones around HV lines and gas mains.
• Provide technical and construction support to engineers, supervisors and project personnel.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Construction Management

Tools

Navisworks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

NRW Civil & Mining is seeking an experienced Services Manager to lead end-to-end utility and underground/overhead services on major civil infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with project teams, clients, authorities and third-party asset owners to ensure relocations, protections and new installations are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, a track record on large-scale roads/rail projects, and proven ability to manage subcontractors