Site Manager

CV Services Group; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Services is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site delivery of substations and electrical infrastructure across South-East Queensland. You will manage safe, on-time completion and high-quality standards.

Ideal candidate will have proven track record delivering substations, utility infrastructure, or major electrical construction works, with strong leadership of subcontractors and multi-discipline teams. White Card and driver's licence required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering electrical infrastructure or substations.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and site delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors and on-site teams.
• HV/LV installation and testing familiarity.
• Ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity.
• Clear communication with stakeholders.
• White Card and valid driver\'s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple electrical projects.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and delivery partners.
• Drive safety culture and ensure HSEQ compliance.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee cable installation and energisation readiness.
• Develop weekly/fortnightly construction programs and look-ahead plans.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage QA, inspections, testing docs, and defect closure.
• Coordinate procurement, materials, plant, and site logistics.
• Support project reporting and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Site leadership

On-site delivery

HSEQ compliance

Substation construction

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Safety culture

HV/LV installations

Education

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.