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Site Manager – Substation construction

West Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-25 → 2026-11-12

Core

Oversee day-to-day construction delivery for substation and HV electrical infrastructure projects, coordinating civil and electrical works, managing contractors, and driving projects through construction, testing, and commissioning.

Role type

Senior Site Manager (Substation Construction)

Builds

Substations and associated electrical infrastructure for renewable energy and data centre sectors

Domain

Renewable energy and data centre infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Substation construction experience, HV electrical infrastructure knowledge, multidisciplinary contractor management, site safety management, construction planning, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Experience in transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution projects, tertiary qualifications in electrical/construction

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for day-to-day construction delivery including safety, quality, programme and resources; Lead and coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical contractors; Plan site activities and resolve constructibility and sequencing issues; Manage subcontractor performance; Provide visibility on progress, schedule, cost and site issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC