Senior Utilities Construction Lead – HV & Substations

UGL; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Staff discount program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our project delivery team in Australia. You will coordinate construction activities, lead site teams and subcontractors, and ensure safe, high-quality project delivery while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

This 2:1 roster role is based on Drive-In-Drive-Out from Perth, with accountability for safety, productivity, and performance across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Superintendent or similar construction leadership role.
• Electrical background with experience working on substations/HV environment.
• Strong background delivering utilities, infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating daily construction activities across the project.
• Managing site personnel, subcontractors, plant, equipment, and resources.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, risk management, and compliance.
• Monitoring project progress and implementing solutions to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborating with project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Supporting workforce planning, training, onboarding, and development activities.
• Ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Managing workforce performance, attendance, and timesheet accuracy.
• Building high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and leadership.

Skills

Electrical background

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety and quality focus

Construction delivery

HV/substations experience

Job description

UGL is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our project delivery team in Australia. You will coordinate construction activities, lead site teams and subcontractors, and ensure safe, high-quality project delivery while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

This 2:1 roster role is based on Drive-In-Drive-Out from Perth, with accountability for safety, productivity, and performance across the workforce.