Our client is investing heavily in the growth of its Energy business in Western Australia, with Transmission & Distribution becoming a key strategic focus. With significant investment currently being made across the state's electricity network, there is a strong demand for experienced leaders who can help deliver critical infrastructure projects.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive and grow the WA Transmission & Distribution capability. You will lead an established team, influence its future direction, and build the client relationships needed to secure and deliver major projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and develop the WA Transmission & Distribution team, creating a high-performance culture.
- Provide technical guidance and design leadership across transmission, substation and distribution projects.
- Drive the growth of the team over the next 6-12 months, including the recruitment of key technical positions such as a Substation Design Manager and Primary Engineer.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships
- Increase market presence, project opportunities and revenue within the WA energy sector.
- Take accountability for project and client outcomes from opportunity identification through to successful delivery.
- Collaborate with national transmission and energy teams to leverage broader technical expertise and resources.

About You

- Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of experience across transmission and/or distribution projects.




- Strong exposure to Western Power projects, ideally including design-and-construct environments.
- Experience working with Rio Tinto or similar resources-sector clients is highly desirable and considered equally valuable to utility-sector experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in substation design, engineering delivery and design management.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams, communicate effectively and deliver successful outcomes.
- Strong industry network across WA utilities, transmission networks and resources clients, with a history of developing business and winning work.
- Previous consulting experience is advantageous, although candidates from utilities, asset owners or contractors will also be considered.
- Well-regarded within the industry, with a strong professional reputation and credible industry references.

Why Join?

- Prospect to lead and shape a growing Transmission & Distribution business in Western Australia.
- Backing from an established national energy and transmission capability with access to significant technical expertise.
- Long-term career growth opportunities aligned with business performance and expansion.
- A collaborative culture that prioritises both people and client success.
- The chance to play a significant role in the delivery of major network infrastructure projects during a period of unprecedented investment across the WA energy sector.

📌 Senior Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Western Australia