Southern Electrical Manager

Prowire Technologies Pty Ltd; Hobart; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

Direct reporting line to Company Dir

Job summary

Prowire Technologies Pty Ltd is seeking a Southern Electrical Manager to establish and grow our Southern Tasmania presence. The role reports to the Company Director and focuses on expanding client bases, leading a skilled team, and delivering industrial electrical and HV projects from tender to handover.

The position demands 10+ years in senior roles, a strong commercial acumen, and a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery. A safety-first culture underpins all activities and relationships.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience with P&L responsibility and commercial decision making.
• Proven ability to grow a business, win new work and build client relationships.
• Strong background in industrial electrical and/or High Voltage.
• 10+ years in project management or similar senior roles.
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Southern electrical business, including new clients, markets and repeat work.
• Develop and deliver a business plan for the South, with growth and profit targets.
• Manage the Southern P&L, budgets, margins and cash flow.
• Build, lead and develop a Southern team of project managers, supervisors and field staff.
• Oversee delivery of industrial and HV projects from tender through to handover.
• Manage contracts, variations, claims and commercial risk.
• Drive safety, quality and compliance across all Southern projects.
• Report to the Company Director on performance, pipeline and growth.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L management

Client relationships

Industrial electrical

Education

Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence

Engineering qualification

Tools

AS 4000

AS 2124

Job description

About Prowire Technologies
Prowire Technologies Pty Ltd is an electrical contractor operating statewide throughout Tasmania. We work mainly in the industrial sector, from mining to food processing facilities, designing, installing and maintaining industrial electrical, high voltage and low voltage systems.

Quality and safety are key values that underpin the Prowire culture. Our conversations start with safety and end with quality, with a focus on continuous improvement and our customers. Our goal is to deliver consistent, quality project outcomes for our clients, with zero harm to our people.

The opportunity
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Southern Electrical Manager to establish and grow our business in Southern Tasmania. Reporting directly to the Company Director, this senior role is responsible for building our Southern presence, including its client base, team, project delivery and financial performance.

Key responsibilities

Grow the Southern electrical business, including new clients, markets and repeat work

Develop and deliver a business plan for the South, with growth and profit targets

Manage the Southern P&L, budgets, margins and cash flow

Build, lead and develop a Southern team of project managers, supervisors and field staff

Oversee delivery of industrial and HV projects from tender through to handover

Manage contracts, variations, claims and commercial risk

Drive safety, quality and compliance across all Southern projects

Report to the Company Director on performance, pipeline and growth

What we offer

$50,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet the required criteria (conditions apply)

Senior salary package [$180,000 - 250,000+ super + incentives], negotiable on experience

Company vehicle, phone and laptop

Direct reporting line to the Company Director

The opportunity to build and shape a business in the South

Backing from an established Tasmanian group with in-house switchboard manufacture, fabrication and civil capability

A varied workload across industrial, mining, utilities and major projects

A positive, safety-focused working environment

About you

Senior business management experience, including P&L responsibility and commercial decision making

Proven ability to grow a business, win new work and build client relationships

Strong background in industrial electrical and/or High Voltage

10+ years in project management or similar senior roles

Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects on time and on budget

Strong contract and commercial skills

Able to communicate and work well with team members, clients and third parties

Highly regarded

A-Grade electrician with a current Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence, or an engineering qualification

Established client and industry relationships in Southern Tasmania

Experience with AS 4000 / AS 2124 or similar contract forms

Experience establishing or growing a regional branch or business unit

You’ll be a hands-on leader who is commercially sharp, honest and reliable, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.