Project Manager - HV Equipment

NES Fircroft; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Project Manager for power and HV equipment delivery in Perth. You will lead projects from award through handover, driving schedule, cost, quality and safety while coordinating customers, suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering, experience in electrical infra projects, and strong contract and risk management capabilities. PMP is highly valued, with flexible work arrangements and a clear career growth path.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering complex electrical infra, substation or transformer projects.
• Strong project controls, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing contracts and variations in project environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of power transformers, testing or commissioning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from planning through to completion.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and risk.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders across engineering, procurement and delivery teams.
• Monitor project performance and provide updates to key stakeholders.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure outcomes.
• Support contract administration, change management and commercial performance.

Skills

Power & HV projects

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Contract administration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PMP certification

Job description

Project Manager – Power & HV Equipment

NES Fircroft is engaged on the search for a Project Manager to join a Global OEM. If you're a Project Manager with experience delivering power or electrical infrastructure projects and enjoy taking ownership from start to finish, this role be the role for you.

This global engineering and technology business continues to invest heavily in Australia's energy sector. Due to ongoing project growth, they're looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex transformer and substation projects across WA and the broader Australian market.

Job Title

Project Manager

Location

Perth, CBD (Flexible work arrangements)

Salary

$140,000 - $160,000 + Super + Bonus

Length

Full Time, Permanent

The Role

This is a client‑facing project leadership role where you'll manage projects from award through to final handover, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, quality and safety objectives.

You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, engineers and internal stakeholders, coordinating multiple workstreams to keep projects moving while managing commercial, contractual and technical requirements along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from planning through to completion
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and project risk.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders across engineering, procurement and delivery teams.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support contract administration, change management and commercial performance.

Key Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex electrical infrastructure, substation or transformer projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing contracts and variations within project environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent highly regarded.
• Technical knowledge of power transformers, testing or commissioning would be advantageous.

Why This Role?

This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys managing technically complex projects without losing sight of the commercial and stakeholder side of delivery.

You'll join a well-established global organisation with a strong pipeline of power infrastructure projects, exposure to critical energy assets and the chance to work with experienced teams across engineering, manufacturing and project delivery. The role also offers flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development and genuine opportunities for career growth.