Project Lead – Technical Services

POWERTECH PTY LTD; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Powertech Pty Ltd in Queensland is seeking an experienced Project Lead to act as a technical and commercial authority for client enquiries and assigned projects. The role combines project leadership, client account management and business development, with ~50% of time in the office and ~50% leading field teams on site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role, strong HV plant knowledge, proven leadership, and solid client-facing and commercial skills.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in a similar technical or project leadership role.
• Strong experience with high-voltage primary plant and secondary systems.
• Proven leadership capability and the ability to motivate and support field teams.
• Strong client relationship, business development and commercial skills.
• Experience managing project scopes, contracts, budgets and compliance requirements.
• Solutions-focused with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support field teams to safely deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage assigned regional projects, client requirements, budgets, invoicing and commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships with existing clients and develop opportunities with new clients.
• Prepare estimates, scopes of work, RFT/RFQ pricing and tender submissions.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to field teams.
• Ensure compliance with Powertech and client safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Build relationships with local suppliers, subcontractors and industry groups.
• Support regional resource planning and the continued growth of Technical Services.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship

Business development

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Queensland Electrical Licence

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety-first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

Lead technical teams, strengthen client relationships and deliver successful high-voltage projects across our Eastern Region.

We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to act as a technical and commercial authority for client enquiries and assigned projects. This hands-on role combines project leadership, client account management and business development, with approximately 50% of the role based in the office and 50% leading teams on field-based projects.

About The Role:

• Lead and support field teams to safely deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage assigned regional projects, client requirements, budgets, invoicing and commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships with existing clients and develop opportunities with new clients.
• Prepare estimates, scopes of work, RFT/RFQ pricing and tender submissions.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to field teams.
• Ensure compliance with Powertech and client safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Build relationships with local suppliers, subcontractors and industry groups.
• Support regional resource planning and the continued growth of Technical Services.

About You:

• At least five years’ experience in a similar technical or project leadership role.
• Strong experience with high-voltage primary plant and secondary systems.
• Proven leadership capability and the ability to motivate and support field teams.
• Strong client relationship, business development and commercial skills.
• Experience managing project scopes, contracts, budgets and compliance requirements.
• A solutions-focused approach with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A Queensland Electrical Licence or degree in Electrical Engineering.

If you are a practical and commercially minded technical leader who enjoys working with clients and field teams to deliver successful outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

Ready to join the team?

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