Senior Electrical Construction Manager – Energy Projects

UGL - Projects - New Energy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

UGL - Projects - New Energy is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of major electrical infrastructure projects. You will oversee site execution, safety, quality, schedule, and commercial performance across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a strong electrical background with experience delivering HV/LV substations, transmission, or industrial projects, and proven leadership of large contractor 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.

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

Construction leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Job description

UGL - Projects - New Energy is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of major electrical infrastructure projects. You will oversee site execution, safety, quality, schedule, and commercial performance across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a strong electrical background with experience delivering HV/LV substations, transmission, or industrial projects, and proven leadership of large contractor teams.