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Project Manager - Major Assets

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

205k/year - 225k/year

This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of major high voltage infrastructure programs supporting critical private network customers. As Project Manager – Major Assets, you will oversee the planning and delivery of operations, maintenance, and capital upgrade works across complex HV networks. The role requires a strong project and asset management background, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while building trusted relationships with major customers and internal stakeholders.

About the Company
This organisation is a nationally backed electrical infrastructure provider delivering end-to-end solutions across major energy assets. With in-house engineering, procurement, construction and asset management capability, the business partners with utilities, major industrial customers and investors to deliver and maintain critical electrical infrastructure. The company is known for delivering technically complex projects with strong governance, safety leadership and long-term asset performance in mind.

Requirements
• Degree in Engineering or trade equivalent qualification
• 10+ years project or asset management experience within HV transmission, distribution or private networks
• Strong understanding of HV substations, private HV networks and relevant industry standards
• Proven ability to manage commercial controls, program delivery and stakeholder relationships
• Experience working with network service providers and coordinating field delivery teams

What’s on Offer
• Leadership role managing major HV customer asset programs
• Exposure to large-scale private HV network upgrades and O&M contracts
• Mix of strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and field delivery
• Travel to key infrastructure sites across the project portfolio

Sev Espino – Talent Resourcer
Email: sev.espino@people8.com.au
Phone: 0480 848 716

Sev Espino

0480 848 716

sev.espino@people8.com.au

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