Senior Project Manager

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 weeks paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Corporate discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of the HumeLink East transmission project, focusing on tower assembly and erection while coordinating interfaces across construction activities.

You will manage planning, risk, cost controls and reporting, with travel to Tumut, Yass and Goulburn, and direct interfaces with contractors, consultants and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery with strong commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and understanding of infrastructure project delivery.
• Significant experience delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the HumeLink East transmission project.
• Coordinate interfaces across tower assembly, erection, stringing and related construction activities.
• Engage contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to support delivery and issue resolution.
• Monitor progress, reporting, risk management and cost controls to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

Job description

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in connecting electricity generators to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - we operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 134 substations and switching stations in NSW and the ACT.

As Australia transitions to renewable energy, we are ensuring the transmission system can deliver clean and reliable energy to support the transformation. You will have an opportunity to make a real difference and leave a legacy.

About the role

HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest and most significant energy infrastructure projects and a critical part of the transformation of the National Electricity Market. This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior delivery leadership role on HumeLink East, working at significant scale across a complex and high-profile transmission line construction program.

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a major construction workstream, with a primary focus on tower Assembly & Erection, while coordinating key interfaces across Stringing, property access and broader construction activities. You will play a key role in driving safe and successful delivery across multiple workfronts, with accountability for quality, schedule, cost and commercial outcomes.

This role will require regular travel to project sites, which includes Tumut, Yass and Goulburn.

What you’ll do

Managing the end-to-end delivery of this major transmission infrastructure project, your role will see you:

• Engage and collaborate with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to support effective project delivery and issue resolution.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, risk, resources and cost controls to maintain delivery performance and project objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance requirements and project progress, providing accurate reporting and stakeholder updates.
• Drive commercial outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs and deliver value for the project.

About you

Bringing a collaborative and decisive leadership style, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes, our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil preferred) or a related discipline, supported by a strong understanding of infrastructure project delivery and engineering principles.
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance technical, operational and financial considerations to achieve project objectives.
• Significant experience delivering major infrastructure projects, ideally including overhead transmission line projects.
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and negotiation, including contractor performance management, and dispute resolution.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and communicate complex issues clearly.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to combine your major project expertise with meaningful purpose, playing a significant role in delivering the transmission infrastructure that will power Australia's renewable energy future and create lasting impact for our communities.

Be part of something bigger - Leadership Principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles—Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection—form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

Our commitment to you

Enjoy flexible working, 20 weeks’ paid parental leave, novated leasing and a wide range of corporate discounts designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career.

We’re committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will provide adjustments to ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment process.

Applications close Tuesday 10 November 2026 -Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.