Hiring: Construction Site Manager with a track record of substation & HV electrical infrastructure delivery

We need someone who understands the realities of substation construction: coordinating civil and electrical works, managing multiple contractors, working around HV infrastructure and driving the job through construction, testing and commissioning.The project portfolio spans the renewable energy and data centre sectors, where substations and associated electrical infrastructure are critical to successful project delivery.
What you'll deliver:

- Take overall responsibility for day-to-day construction delivery on site, including safety, quality, programme and resources.
- Lead and coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical contractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and to specification.
- Plan site activities, identify construction risks and resolve constructibility, sequencing and interface issues before they impact the programme.
- Manage subcontractor performance and coordinate closely with engineering, commissioning, client and project teams.
- Provide clear visibility on progress, schedule, cost, variations and emerging site issues.

What we're looking for:

- Significant substation construction experience is essential,



ideally gained across transmission, sub-transmission, distribution or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong working knowledge of HV electrical infrastructure and the civil and electrical construction methodologies associated with it.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary contractors and complex site interfaces.
- Trade or tertiary qualifications in electrical, construction, building or a related discipline.
- A practical, site-focused approach with strong safety, planning, contractor and stakeholder management capabilities.

This is a great entry into a market leader with a long-range workbook and a portfolio of projects that is considered to be the cream of the crop.

You must have current independent Australian working rights to be eligible for consideration.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
T: 61 3 8602 9809
E: ************@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a recent position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Site Manager – Substation construction (West Melbourne)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 West Melbourne