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 its field of work.

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

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📌 Project Manager - Utility Works (Melbourne)
🏢 Key Consult
📍 Melbourne