Project Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment – Muswellbrook is seeking an experienced HV Project Manager to join a major Australian energy operator at a regional NSW power station. You will lead the replacement of a 33kV switching station, guiding design through construction and commissioning.

You will manage delivery, budgets, schedules and key stakeholders, ensuring HSE and quality standards while coordinating contractors and internal teams throughout a 12–24 month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in HV project management.
• Electrical Engineering qualification
• Experience delivering HV substation or switching station projects
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery, budgets, schedules and risks.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and project requirements.
• Manage project reporting, cost control and documentation.

Skills

HV project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Budgeting and cost control

Scheduling and planning

HSE compliance

Construction and commissioning

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Muswellbrook NSW

Position: Project Manager - HV
Location: Regional NSW
Contract: 12-24-month fixed-term contract
Salary: $180,000–$190,000 base + superannuation

We are recruiting an experienced HV Project Manager to join a major Australian energy operator at an operational power station in NSW.

The site is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades as it continues operating through the energy transition.

This role will lead the replacement of an existing 33kV switching station, managing delivery from design through to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery, budgets, schedules and risks.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and project requirements.
• Manage project reporting, cost control and documentation.

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience in HV project management.
• Electrical Engineering qualification
• Experience delivering HV substation or switching station projects
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.