Site Manager

Symal; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Searo is seeking a Site Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects across Australia. Working with Project Managers, Supervisors, electricians and subcontractors, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll coordinate resources, drive strong site performance and build relationships with clients, consultants, landlords and DNSPs

Qualifications

• A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Proven experience supervising and delivering electrical, infrastructure or civil construction projects.
• Strong understanding of EV charging infrastructure, switchboard installations, underground cabling, testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience leading site teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders in live construction environments.
• Solid understanding of WHS legislation, site safety requirements and quality management processes.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Current White Card, Driver's Licence, CPR/LVR and relevant industry certifications.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site-based construction activities across EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Monitor site productivity, progress, resources and site records while supporting commercial outcomes and project milestones.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, landlords, DNSPs and key project stakeholders.
• Drive safety leadership onsite through pre-starts, toolbox talks, audits, risk management and compliance activities.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained through inspections, ITP implementation, defect management and commissioning readiness.
• Support project planning activities including shutdowns, cable installations, switchboard changeovers, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor and develop electricians, apprentices, supervisors and delivery teams to build capability across the business.

Skills

A Grade Electrical Licence

Lead site teams

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Planning & organisation

Job description

Experience the opportunity to lead the delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects that are helping drive Australia's transition to sustainable transport.

Join a growing team delivering critical electrical infrastructure projects across the country, where you'll have the autonomy to lead site operations, build high-performing teams and make a direct impact on project success.

Who we are

We're Searo, a self-performing, multi-disciplinary electrical contractor, delivering smart, dynamic solutions across renewable energy and infrastructure. We're designing high-performance energy systems that revolutionise how businesses and communities think about power.

Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we're redefining energy, together.

The role

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects across Australia.

Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, electricians and subcontractors, you'll take ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll play a key role in coordinating resources, managing stakeholders and driving strong site performance across a growing portfolio of projects.

Your everyday

• Lead and coordinate site-based construction activities across EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Monitor site productivity, progress, resources and site records while supporting commercial outcomes and project milestones.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, landlords, DNSPs and key project stakeholders.
• Drive safety leadership onsite through pre-starts, toolbox talks, audits, risk management and compliance activities.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained through inspections, ITP implementation, defect management and commissioning readiness.
• Support project planning activities including shutdowns, cable installations, switchboard changeovers, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor and develop electricians, apprentices, supervisors and delivery teams to build capability across the business.

Who are you?

• A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Proven experience supervising and delivering electrical, infrastructure or civil construction projects.
• Strong understanding of EV charging infrastructure, switchboard installations, underground cabling, testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience leading site teams, subcontractors and multiple stakeholders in live construction environments.
• Solid understanding of WHS legislation, site safety requirements and quality management processes.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Current White Card, Driver's Licence, CPR/LVR and relevant industry certifications.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

A career with us

At Searo, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Searo.

• Forge pathways: Deliver critical EV infrastructure projects that are shaping Australia's future transport network.
• Get ahead: Access tailored development opportunities, industry training and leadership pathways.
• Keep well: Enjoy wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program.
• Stay social: People are the core of Searo. Our collaborative culture, social events and recognition programs help bring out the best in our teams.

A career with us

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Searo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.