Project Overview
The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.
Role Summary
The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North‐South Corridor, forming a continuous 78km, non‐stop, traffic‐light‐free motorway, and contributing to a long‐lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.
The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in ****. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long‐term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.
Reporting Line
Reporting to the M&E Director, the M&E Superintendent will take ownership of delivering all mechanical and electrical construction works across the tunnelling scope of this major infrastructure project.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee the delivery of Mechanical & Electrical works across all tunnelling activities.
* Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and specialist subcontractors operating across multiple work fronts.
* Manage the installation and integration of critical tunnel systems, including electrical infrastructure, mechanical plant, HVAC, pumping systems, fire and life safety systems, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
* Coordinate interfaces between M&E and civil/structural construction works to maintain program alignment and construction sequencing.
* Utilise digital engineering and systems integration platforms, including Hexagon, to support installation verification, asset integration, and project controls.
* Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality requirements, and relevant Australian Standards.
* Champion a zero‐harm culture by leading safety initiatives, inspections, audits, and toolbox briefings across the workforce.
* Monitor construction progress, proactively manage risks, and resolve technical or delivery challenges to achieve project milestones.
* Support commissioning, testing, and integration activities to ensure successful handover of operational M&E systems.
* Provide accurate reporting, workforce planning, and timely escalation of key issues to project leadership.
About You
* Degree or trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline), supported by extensive site‐based construction experience.
* 10+ years' experience delivering Mechanical & Electrical works on major infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience in tunnelling, underground stations, or complex underground environments.
* Strong technical knowledge across tunnel M&E systems, including tunnel ventilation, HV/LV power distribution, substations, SCADA and control systems, fire and life safety systems, drainage and pumping, mechanical plant, and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
* Proven experience managing M&E installation within live tunnelling interfaces, coordinating closely with civil, TBM, and structural construction teams.
* Experience working within systems integration and digital engineering environments (e.g. Hexagon, BIM, asset integration platforms) highly regarded.
* Demonstrated capability leading large multidisciplinary workforces and coordinating multiple specialist subcontractors across concurrent underground work fronts.
* Strong understanding of commissioning, testing, and operational handover requirements for tunnel infrastructure assets.
* Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to drive outcomes in complex, high‐pressure delivery environments.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership, risk management, and zero‐harm principles on high‐risk, high‐value construction projects.
Benefits
* Invested in your future with rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities.
* Commitment to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and long‐term unemployed job seekers.
* Diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued.
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