Site Manager

CV Services Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major projects in Substations

Career development

Collaborative team environment

Stable project pipeline

Resources of leading service provider

Job summary

CV Services is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the onsite delivery of substations, power distribution, and complex electrical infrastructure projects across South-East Queensland.

You will manage site operations, lead crews and subcontractors, drive safety and quality, coordinate commissioning, and report progress with stakeholders. This role suits a proven leader in electrical construction with strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering electrical infrastructure, utility, or substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and site delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour teams.
• Sound understanding of HV and LV installations and testing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity on site.
• Experience coordinating commissioning and energisation activities is highly regarded.
• Construction White Card and a current manual Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations across multiple electrical infrastructure projects.
• Leading site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and delivery partners.
• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with HSEQ requirements.
• Managing construction sequencing and coordinating civil, electrical, and commissioning activities.
• Overseeing cable installation, HV/LV equipment installation, testing and energisation readiness.
• Delivering weekly and fortnightly construction programs and look-ahead plans.
• Identifying site risks and delays and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Managing quality assurance, inspections, testing documentation and defect close-out.
• Coordinating procurement, materials, plant, and site logistics.
• Supporting project reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

HV/LV installations

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Construction White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

Site Manager – Electrical Infrastructure (Substations & C&I Projects)

• Lead the delivery of major C&I substation and electrical infrastructure projects across South-East Queensland
• Join a respected Electrical Infrastructure team delivering critical utility and industrial works
• Strong pipeline of secured projects with long-term career growth opportunities

Your New Role

CV Services is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our growing Electrical Infrastructure team. You will be responsible for the successful onsite delivery of substation, power distribution, and complex electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

This role will suit an established Site Manager, Construction Supervisor, or Senior Electrical Supervisor with strong experience delivering substations, utility infrastructure, industrial electrical projects, or major electrical construction works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day site operations across multiple electrical infrastructure projects
• Leading site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and delivery partners
• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with HSEQ requirements
• Managing construction sequencing and coordinating civil, electrical, and commissioning activities
• Overseeing cable installation, HV/LV equipment installation, testing, and energisation readiness
• Delivering weekly and fortnightly construction programs and look-ahead plans
• Identifying site risks, constraints, and delays, while implementing mitigation strategies
• Managing quality assurance, inspections, testing documentation, and defect close-out
• Coordinating procurement, materials, plant, and site logistics
• Supporting project reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder communication

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Proven experience delivering electrical infrastructure, utility, or substation construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, project delivery, and site-based leadership
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour teams
• Sound understanding of HV and LV electrical installations and testing requirements
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity outcomes on site
• Experience coordinating commissioning and energisation activities is highly regarded
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Construction White Card and current manual Driver's Licence

What You'll Get in Return

At CV Services, you'll join a business with a strong reputation for delivering critical infrastructure projects and developing exceptional people.

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary package reflective of experience
• Opportunity to work on significant substation and electrical infrastructure projects
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Stable pipeline of secured and upcoming project work
• Access to the resources of one of Queensland's leading service providers

About CV Services

CV Services is a leading provider of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure services throughout Queensland and beyond. With diverse capabilities across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, building services, and infrastructure, we deliver innovative solutions for some of Australia's most recognised clients.

Our people are at the centre of our success, and we are committed to creating opportunities for growth, development, and long-term careers.