Senior High Voltage Lines Engineer - Relocate to Australia!

Zinfra; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Australia seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer based in Scotland to lead high-voltage transmission line construction projects. The role offers comprehensive visa sponsorship and relocation support, allowing you to contribute to critical infrastructure developments in Australia. Candidates should have extensive experience in HV projects, excellent leadership skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Apply by Jan 12th, 2026, to seize this unique opportunity.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Long-term career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HV transmission line construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with stringing, sagging, survey, and tower erection.
• Experience managing multiple substantial projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV transmission line construction projects safely and on time.
• Plan and execute stringing operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee survey work and foundation pegging for accurate site preparation.

Skills

High-voltage transmission line construction

Stringing operations expertise

Project management

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

HNC/HND in relevant subject

Job description

Rare opportunity for experienced Engineers to be supported in relocating to Australia!

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering major projects for state government clients along Australia’s eastern seaboard. We specialise in energy, utilities, and infrastructure, with safety, quality, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Our innovative approach and technical expertise enable us to deliver solutions that help Australia progress toward its Net Zero targets. With over 2,000 team members across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, we consistently exceed client expectations and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a site based Senior Project Engineer to lead the delivery of high-voltage (HV) transmission line construction projects across Australia. This role offers full visa sponsorship, relocation support, and the chance to work on critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering HV transmission line construction projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Planning and executing stringing operations, applying various stringing methods and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinating and managing sagging activities, including selecting sag locations, determining sagging sequences, and supervising crews.
• Overseeing survey work, foundation pegging, and stub setting to ensure accurate site preparation.
• Supervising tower construction, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Working full-time on-site, maintaining a strong presence to lead technical delivery and resolve challenges promptly while in delivery phase of projects (20/8 roster).
• Collaborating with contractors and stakeholders, leveraging your experience on the contractor side (ideal) and local Australian exposure (preferred).
• Adapting to rostered schedules and maintain flexibility to meet project demands.

About You

You’re a highly experienced engineering professional with a proven track record in delivering complex, high-value transmission line projects. You combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial acumen and leadership skills, enabling you to manage risk, drive cultural change, and deliver outstanding results in challenging environments.

You understand the full lifecycle of infrastructure delivery—from design and procurement through to construction—and have extensive experience managing multiple substantial projects simultaneously. Your ability to build and lead high-performing teams, foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities, and contractors, and navigate legal and contractual obligations sets you apart.

Ensure your resume highlights the below to be selected:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline OR HNC/HND in a relevant subject.
• Extensive experience in HV transmission line construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with stringing, sagging, survey, and tower erection.
• Contractor-side experience and local Australian exposure (ideal but not mandatory).
• Comfortable working full-time on-site and with rostered schedules.
• Eligible for visa sponsorship under the Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and First Nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

What We Offer

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We provide opportunities for long-term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s Net Zero targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo relevant medicals and pre-employment checks, reference checks, and a national police check.

Application Criteria

• Visa Sponsorship: We are looking to sponsor engineers currently based in the UK. Under the Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement, UK passport holders have streamlined visa pathways, making relocation faster and easier.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for visa sponsorship under this agreement (UK passport holders qualify).
• Relocation Support: The business will cover visa application costs and relocation expenses.
• Closing Date: Applications close on Jan 12th 2026. No applications will be considered after this date.
• Application Process: Applicants must answer qualifying questions and submit all required details.

Notice to Third Parties: Jemena/Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

Any questions? reach out:

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