Founded in 1916, Nilsen is one of Australia’s leading electro technology companies, with a proud history spanning more than 110 years. Operating across all mainland capital cities, we deliver electrical contracting, engineering, maintenance, communications and manufacturing services across a diverse range of industries including commercial, utilities, mining, manufacturing, defence, healthcare and major infrastructure.

Our Engineering Services team in Western Australia is continuing to grow, and we are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Leading Hand to join our Perth team. As part of the engineering services arm of Nilsen WA, you will complete small to large maintenance and installation projects for some of Perth’s largest clients across some diverse sectors..

The Chance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Leading Hand who is ready for a new challenge and looking to take the next step in their career. Joining Nilsen’s Engineering Services team in Bibra Lake, this role offers the opportunity to lead electrical project activities, support project delivery and develop your leadership capabilities, with scope to progress into a supervisor role for the right candidate.

We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on leading hand who takes pride in delivering quality work, leads by example and can coordinate site activities while maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship and productivity. You will work in a small tight knit team completing the installation and commissioning of Cabling support systems, LV Switchboards, Transformers, RMU's, underground cables and cabling installations across some of our most valuable clients.





As an Electrical Projects Leading Hand, you will play an important role in coordinating day-to-day site activities and supporting the successful delivery of electrical projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and site teams, you will help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

· Leading and coordinating electrical tradespeople and subcontractors on site.

· Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of electrical project works.

· Interpreting electrical drawings, specifications and project documentation.

· Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, project requirements and safety procedures.

· Monitoring work quality, productivity and project progress.

· Coordinating materials, equipment and resources to support project schedules.

· Identifying and resolving site issues in consultation with project management.

· Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with site requirements.

· Communicating effectively with clients, project teams and other trades.

· Providing hands-on technical support and guidance to the team.

About you

To be successful in this role,



you will be a capable electrical tradesperson with previous experience leading teams and coordinating electrical works in a project setting.

You will ideally bring:

- A current WA-recognised electrical licence.

- Previous experience as an Electrical Leading Hand or in a similar senior electrical role.

- Experience coordinating electrical installations and managing day-to-day site activities.

- The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.

- Strong knowledge of electrical safety, quality requirements and site procedures.

- Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

- A proactive attitude, with the ability to lead by example and work collaboratively with project teams.

- Experience completing small to large electrical projects up to 1 million in value.

Highly regarded:

- Experience with high-voltage (HV) installations.

- HV switching qualifications or relevant HV industry experience.

- Experience working on commercial, industrial or infrastructure electrical projects.

- A demonstrated interest in progressing into a supervisor position.

Why join Nilsen?

This is an opportunity to join an established electrical contracting business and contribute to the delivery of electrical projects across a range of environments.

For an experienced Leading Hand looking to broaden their experience and take on greater responsibility, this role offers the potential to develop into a supervisor position as your skills and experience grow.

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to take the next step in your electrical career, we’d like to hear from you.

📌 Leading Hand Electrician (Bibra Lake)
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