Project Director - Electrical

Intro Recruitment Solutions; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Intro Recruitment Professional Solutions partners with a leading Queensland electrical contractor to recruit a Project Director – Electrical for Brisbane delivery. You will lead major electrical projects from design through to completion, developing high-performing teams and managing client, consultant, subcontractor relationships.

The role offers senior leadership with strategic impact across health, commercial, industrial sectors and an active project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering electrical projects, with senior leadership experience.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen with proven project financial oversight.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and managing client relations.
• Knowledge of Australian electrical standards and HSEQ requirements.
• QLD Electrical Licence is highly regarded; Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across major electrical projects and delivery teams.
• Take accountability for project delivery, commercial performance, programme, quality and client satisfaction.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, forecasting and financial performance.
• Drive programmes, milestones and design coordination across projects.
• Build trusted relationships with Tier 1 clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead and mentor project managers and engineers to achieve high performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, HSEQ and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

QLD Electrical Licence

Job description

The Opportunity

Intro Recruitment Professional Solutions has partnered with one of Queensland’s most recognised names in electrical contracting and engineering.

With an outstanding reputation for delivering complex D&C projects and a portfolio spanning multiple sectors, this is a business that consistently operates at the top end of the electrical construction market across health, commercial, correctional, high‑rise and landmark infrastructure projects.

Following significant project wins and continued growth across Southeast Queensland, they are seeking an experienced Project Director – Electrical to take a senior leadership position within their Brisbane delivery team. This is an opportunity for an accomplished electrical construction professional to take ownership of major projects, provide strategic direction to project teams and play a key role in the commercial and operational performance of the business.

Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of major electrical projects from design through to completion, while developing high‑performing teams and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and overall direction across major electrical projects
• Take accountability for project delivery, commercial performance, programme, quality and client satisfaction
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, engineers, supervisors and wider project teams
• Oversee project budgets, cost plans, procurement, forecasting and financial performance
• Drive project programmes and ensure key milestones are achieved
• Provide strategic oversight of design coordination, construction methodology and project planning
• Manage key client, consultant, subcontractor and supplier relationshipsIdentify commercial opportunities, project risks and strategies to maximise project outcomes
• Monitor project performance and provide clear reporting to the Construction Manager and Senior Management
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual, technical, HSEQ and regulatory requirements
• Promote a collaborative, accountable and high‑performance culture across project teams
• Contribute to business development, tendering and the identification of future growth opportunities
• Represent the company professionally and lead from the front across all project and stakeholder interactions

About You

You will be an established senior electrical construction professional with a strong track record delivering complex commercial, industrial or major health/hospital projects.

• Extensive experience in electrical project delivery, with progression into a senior project leadership role
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects valued at $20M – $90M+
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen, with a proven understanding of project financial performance
• Experience leading and developing large multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards, construction practices and HSEQ requirements
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with Tier 1 clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, commercially minded approach to problem solving and project delivery
• AQLD Electrical Licence is highly regarded
• An Electrical Engineering degree or relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous
• A genuine desire to take ownership, lead people and contribute at a senior level within a high‑performing contractor

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with one of Australia’s leading electrical contractors, working on some of the most significant and technically challenging projects being delivered in Southeast Queensland.

You will have the autonomy and support to make a genuine impact, backed by a stable leadership team, strong project pipeline and a business that actively invests in its people.

In return, you’ll receive a highly competitive remuneration package, excellent working conditions, career development opportunities and the chance to work alongside some of the industry’s most experienced professionals.

If you’re an experienced electrical project leader ready to take the next step into a Project Director position, we’d like to hear from you.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?