Senior Manager

Brunel; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a senior Electrical Engineering leader to drive the Western Australia Transmission & Distribution capability. You will lead an established team, shape its future direction, and strengthen client relationships to win and deliver major projects.

The role requires 15+ years in transmission/distribution, strong design leadership, and a proven track record with utilities or resources clients. You will collaborate with national teams to leverage expertise and deliver high-impact

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience across transmission and/or distribution projects.
• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with a relevant discipline.
• Strong industry network across WA utilities, transmission networks and resources clients.
• Experience with design-and-construct environments and utility-sector projects is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the WA Transmission & Distribution team to foster a high-performance culture.
• Provide technical guidance and design leadership across transmission, substation and distribution projects.
• Drive team growth in the next 6-12 months, recruiting key technical positions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to win and deliver major projects.
• Increase market presence, opportunities and revenue within WA energy sector.
• Accountability for project and client outcomes from opportunity to delivery.
• Collaborate with national teams to leverage broader technical expertise.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Business development

Transmission design

Substation design

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is investing heavily in the growth of its Energy business in Western Australia, with Transmission & Distribution becoming a key strategic focus. With significant investment currently being made across the state's electricity network, there is a strong demand for experienced leaders who can help deliver critical infrastructure projects.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive and grow the WA Transmission & Distribution capability. You will lead an established team, influence its future direction, and build the client relationships needed to secure and deliver major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the WA Transmission & Distribution team, creating a high-performance culture.
• Provide technical guidance and design leadership across transmission, substation and distribution projects.
• Drive the growth of the team over the next 6-12 months, including the recruitment of key technical positions such as a Substation Design Manager and Primary Engineer.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships
• Increase market presence, project opportunities and revenue within the WA energy sector.
• Take accountability for project and client outcomes from opportunity identification through to successful delivery.
• Collaborate with national transmission and energy teams to leverage broader technical expertise and resources.

About You

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of experience across transmission and/or distribution projects.
• Strong exposure to Western Power projects, ideally including design-and-construct environments.
• Experience working with Rio Tinto or similar resources-sector clients is highly desirable and considered equally valuable to utility-sector experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in substation design, engineering delivery and design management.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams, communicate effectively and deliver successful outcomes.
• Strong industry network across WA utilities, transmission networks and resources clients, with a history of developing business and winning work.
• Previous consulting experience is advantageous, although candidates from utilities, asset owners or contractors will also be considered.
• Well-regarded within the industry, with a strong professional reputation and credible industry references.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing Transmission & Distribution business in Western Australia.
• Backing from an established national energy and transmission capability with access to significant technical expertise.
• Long-term career growth opportunities aligned with business performance and expansion.
• A collaborative culture that prioritises both people and client success.
• The chance to play a significant role in the delivery of major network infrastructure projects during a period of unprecedented investment across the WA energy sector.