Utility Projects Manager – URD & Grid Upgrades

Key Consult; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Consult is a Melbourne-based electrical engineering consultancy seeking a Utility Works Project Manager with 2–3 years in the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry. The role focuses on delivering URD and other utility projects from planning through to handover, coordinating with authorities, contractors and clients to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, maintain documentation, and uphold VESI standards while collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or Diploma of Project Management.
• Australian-recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering and/or Project Management.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) or utility infrastructure sector.
• Good understanding of VESI requirements, standards, approval processes, and compliance obligations.
• Experience managing utility, power authority, contestable works, URD, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects from design through to construction, audit and handover.
• Experience working with utility providers, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of utility requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of contestable works projects, including URD, overhead electricity infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and utility augmentation projects.
• Coordinate project activities from planning and design through to construction, auditing, approval and handover.
• Liaise with power authorities, utility providers, contractors, consultants and clients to facilitate delivery and approvals.
• Support constructors and stakeholders in achieving network audit and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, authority applications, forms, reports and handover packages.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, progress meetings and respond to construction-related queries.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with VESI standards, utility requirements and distribution network legislation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and assist in resolving technical and delivery issues.
• Provide general project and operational support to the business as required.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Report writing

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Diploma of Project Management

Tools

Autodesk

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Consult is a Melbourne-based Electrical Engineering Consultancy Firm that offers Design and Project Management services within all electrical industries. The Company strongly upholds and values teamwork and excellence. We have a well-established client base with a diverse range of projects in the following sectors: -

• Electrical Utility Contestable Works
• Residential (URD) and Industrial Subdivisions
• Body Corporate and Retirement Living Subdivision
• Network Assets Augmentation
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Government/ Health and Aged Care
• Education
• Council and Government Projects
• Council and VicRoads Public/Road Lighting

The Consultancy firm is currently experiencing considerable growth, thus requiring the services of experienced and motivated Utility Works Project Manager. .

Our office is located in Notting Hill in Melbourne's South East.

Reports to: Utility Works Senior Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of contestable works projects, including Underground Residential Distribution (URD), overhead electricity infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and utility augmentation projects.
• Coordinate project activities from planning and design through to construction, auditing, approval, and asset handover.
• Liaise with power authorities, utility providers, contractors, consultants, and clients to facilitate project delivery and approvals.
• Support constructors and stakeholders in achieving network audit and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, authority applications, forms, reports, and handover packages.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, progress meetings, and respond to construction-related queries.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable VESI standards, utility requirements, and distribution network legislation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and assist in resolving technical and delivery issues.
• Provide general project and operational support to the business as required.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or Diploma of Project Management

The successful candidate will have:

• Australian-recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, and/or Project Management
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) or utility infrastructure sector.
• Sound understanding of VESI requirements, standards, approval processes, and compliance obligations.
• Experience managing utility, power authority, contestable works, URD, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects from design through to construction, audit, and handover.
• Experience working with utility providers, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of utility requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, report writing, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Highly regarded:

• Previous experience with Power Authority design approvals and delivery processes.
• Experience in contestable works and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) projects.
• Electrical design experience within utility or distribution networks.
• Established knowledge of Victorian electricity distributors and authority requirements.

The ideal applicant will have held a similar position within the electrical distribution industry and be provided the opportunity to develop and grow further skills within a supportive culture, enabling successful applicants to excel within their field of work.

Given that the firm has a wide variety of Electrical Engineering services, successful applicant will have the opportunity to expand their skills into the various fields the company offers.

To apply for the above position, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the information provided.

All applications will be treated with the highest level of strict confidence.