Supervisor - Electrical

UGL Pty Limited; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development and growth opportunities

Flexible and blended work environment

Wellness Programme with AIA Vitality

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to join a newly awarded Substation Project in NSW. The role involves leading and coordinating electrical construction activities on site, managing crews and ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

You will oversee cable installation, HV plant, switchgear and live substation works, while driving continuous improvement and effective stakeholder communication across the project team.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction with team‑lead/supervisory role.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Proven record of driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated organisational capabilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Knowledge of LEAN principles.
• Experience with Primavera, MS Project, SAP and substations (green/brownfield sites).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site-based electrical construction activities.
• Manage electrical crews, subcontractors and apprentices to ensure productivity, quality and compliance.
• Oversee installation and termination of cables, earth grids, HV plant, switchgear and services.
• Coordinate works in live substations environments.
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and safety initiatives.
• Ensure HSSEQ, QA and project documentation requirements are met.
• Monitor progress, workforce performance and timesheets.
• Support workforce development, inductions and compliance training.
• Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders and site leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & coordination

Continuous improvement

Organisational skills

Strong communication

LEAN principles

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SAP

MS Office

Job description

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change? UGL Utilities are recruiting for an Electrical Supervisor to join our team on a newly awarded Substation Project in NSW.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site-based electrical construction activities.
• Manage electrical crews, subcontractors and apprentices to ensure productivity, quality and compliance.
• Oversee installation and termination of cables, earth grids, HV plant, switchgear and associated services.
• Coordinate works in live operational environments including substations.
• Lead toolbox talks, pre‑start meetings and safety initiatives.
• Ensure HSSEQ, QA and project documentation requirements are met.
• Monitor progress, workforce performance and timesheets.
• Support workforce development, inductions and compliance training.
• Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders and site leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience within the construction industry in a team‑lead/supervisory role.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• A proven record of driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated organisational capabilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Knowledge of LEAN principles.
• Experience with Primavera, MS Project, SAP and experience on substations green or brownfield sites.

Benefits

• A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team.
• Support for your development and growth.
• Flexible and blended work environment.
• A rewarding Wellness Programme with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym equipment.
• Access to a multitude of rewards through partnerships with discounts on shopping, food, wine, insurance, health and well‑being, leisure and entertainment.
• Salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.

About Us

UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, women, military veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ community.

UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging.