HV Transmission Site Manager | Project Lead & Commissioning

Lyon and Partners (Pty) Ltd; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site vehicle

Laptop provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Lyon and Partners (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Site Manager for High-Voltage transmission line construction in Upington. The role requires leading transmission substation work, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met while delivering on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of site management experience on HV lines or substations, with exposure to Eskom projects and NEC contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering or related field.
• Project Management (PMP) and OHS certifications advantageous.
• Experience with NEC contracts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, coordination and control of all transmission substation construction activities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality and safety standards.
• Oversee commissioning processes, manage outage bookings and handover documentation to Grid.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and contractors to meet project milestones and maintain compliance.

Skills

Project Management (PMP)

OHS certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering

Job description

Lyon and Partners (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Site Manager for High-Voltage transmission line construction in Upington. The role requires leading transmission substation work, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met while delivering on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of site management experience on HV lines or substations, with exposure to Eskom projects and NEC contract administration.