Overview
Position: Engineering Manager
Location: Sydney (with travel to project sites as required)
Salary: $190–$250k
Projects: HV Substations & Energy Projects
Design & Build has partnered with an EPC contractor delivering complex HV substation and energy projects across the NEM.
This role will suit someone who understands delivery end-to-end, from design through to commissioning, ideally across HV power plants or HV substations within the NEM.
Why Join
* Strong job security with a healthy pipeline of secured projects for clients such as TransGrid and renewable energy developers
* Tight-knit, supportive team with a genuinely collaborative culture
* Convenient inner-city Sydney office location with parking
* High level of autonomy while partnering closely with senior leadership
The Role
As an Engineering Manager within this EPC, you will be responsible for leading a small team, supporting project delivery, and managing key stakeholder interfaces.
You will work closely with the Project Director to drive successful project outcomes, providing oversight across both engineering and commissioning phases, and ensuring alignment between design, construction, and delivery teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and manage an engineering team on multiple HV projects such as HV Substation
* Provide oversight of engineering and commissioning activities from design development through to testing and installation
* Support the Project Director in driving delivery strategy, programme, and resource planning
* Ensure effective coordination between engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to maintain programme and quality outcomes
* Manage stakeholder interfaces, including Network Service Providers (including TransGrid)
* Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and delivery performance to senior leadership
* Drive outcomes across safety, quality, programme, and commercial objectives
What You'll Bring
* Demonstrated experience across HV substations, HV power plants, and/or energy infrastructure projects within the NEM
* Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning and installation
* Proven leadership experience managing engineering or project teams
* Well-developed stakeholder management skills
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering
* RPEQ / RPEV (or eligible) is highly regarded
Interested?
Apply now or call Jasmine Wiklander on 0405 437 667 for a confidential discussion.
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