Senior Construction Manager - Electrical

UGL; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Exposure to landmark projects

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead the full construction delivery of major energy projects in Australia. The role focuses on site execution, safety, quality, schedule, and commercial performance, leveraging a strong electrical background gained from substations and power projects.

You will oversee multidisciplinary construction activities, manage contractors and site leadership, and coordinate with engineering, project management, and commissioning teams to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in major energy, utilities, transmission, substation, or industrial projects.
• Previous leadership roles such as Senior Construction Manager/Construction Manager/Superintendent.
• Strong electrical background with HV/LV project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction delivery from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, and productivity outcomes across all project disciplines.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and site leadership teams.
• Coordinate construction activities with engineering, project management, and commissioning teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical background

HV/LV infrastructure

Substations experience

Contractor management

Job description

Lead the delivery of Australia's next generation of energy infrastructure. Bring your electrical expertise to oversee complex, multidisciplinary construction projects from start to finish.

About UGL

UGL is a trusted name in engineering, construction, and maintenance services, partnering with leading global companies, government agencies, and private enterprises. As one of Australia's leading EPCM organisations, we deliver end-to-end solutions across diverse industries.

Our Energy & Industrial business continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of major projects across renewables, transmission, substations, power generation, and industrial sectors. Join a team delivering the infrastructure that powers Australia's energy transition.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager / Construction Manager to lead the full construction delivery of major energy projects.

This role has overall responsibility for site execution, including safety, quality, schedule, commercial performance, and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary construction activities. While overseeing the complete construction scope, the successful candidate will bring a strong electrical background gained through the delivery of major substations, transmission, generation, utilities, or industrial projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction delivery from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, and productivity outcomes across all project disciplines.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and site leadership teams.
• Coordinate construction activities with engineering, project management, and commissioning teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Your Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in major energy, utilities, transmission, substation, or industrial projects.
• Previous experience as a Senior Construction Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent, or similar leadership role.
• Strong electrical background with experience delivering HV/LV infrastructure, substations, transmission, or power projects.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary construction teams and contractors.
• Excellent leadership, commercial, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

What We Offer

At UGL, you'll have the opportunity to lead the delivery of major electrical infrastructure projects while advancing your career within a leading engineering and construction organisation.

• Career development opportunities within UGL and the CIMIC Group
• Exposure to landmark energy and infrastructure projects
• Discounted private health insurance
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing programs
• Strong safety culture and ongoing professional development

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screen.