Senior Electrical Construction Manager, Energy Projects

UGL Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Private health insurance discounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UGL Limited in Australia seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead the full construction delivery of major energy projects based in WA/SA. You will oversee site execution, safety, quality, schedule, and commercial performance across multidisciplinary activities and subcontractors, with a strong electrical background.

The role requires a proven track record in HV/LV infrastructure, substations, or power projects and leadership of large teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Electrical background

HV/LV infrastructure

Substations experience

Construction leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Project management

Job description

UGL Limited in Australia seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead the full construction delivery of major energy projects based in WA/SA. You will oversee site execution, safety, quality, schedule, and commercial performance across multidisciplinary activities and subcontractors, with a strong electrical background.

The role requires a proven track record in HV/LV infrastructure, substations, or power projects and leadership of large teams.