Senior Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
The opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of high voltage substation and electrical infrastructure projects across South Australia.
Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will oversee projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out.
You will be accountable for delivering complex projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
This role will also see you lead project teams, maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, and drive sound commercial outcomes across the project lifecycle.
What you’ll do
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of high voltage substation and utility infrastructure projects
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations
- Oversee engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
- Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising engineers, construction personnel and subcontractors
- Drive strong safety, quality, environmental and commercial performance
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX listed company
- Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
- Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers and ANZ
- The opportunity to lead major energy infrastructure projects and gain exposure to Australia’s growing transmission, renewable energy and battery energy storage sectors
- A collaborative and high performing team environment with career development and leadership opportunities
- We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
What we’re looking for
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management or a related discipline
- Extensive experience delivering high voltage substation, transmission or utility infrastructure projects
- Proven capability leading multidisciplinary teams under EPC, Design and Construct or similar delivery models
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with renewable energy, transmission network or battery energy storage system experience highly regarded
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.