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You will provide direction, coaching and support while ensuring the team has the resources, capability and information required to achieve successful project outcomes.\n\nYou will oversee the delivery of high voltage utility works and undercrossings across the transmission project alignment. This will include design integration, construction staging, programme coordination and third party approvals. You will manage critical interfaces with transmission assets, utility owners, designers, construction teams and adjacent work packages, ensuring activities are carefully planned and safely executed.\n\nWorking closely with clients, asset owners, consultants, government agencies, regulatory authorities and internal teams, you will ensure the works meet technical, contractual, safety, quality and environmental requirements. You will also coordinate access, approvals and planned outages where required, while minimising disruption to existing networks, surrounding stakeholders and other project activities.\n\nWith accountability for scope, schedule, budget and commercial performance, you will establish effective project governance, decision making and communication processes. You will identify and manage delivery risks, resolve complex technical and construction issues, and maintain clear reporting to senior leadership and the client.\n\nThis senior role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, strengthen client and asset owner relationships, and guide a capable team through the successful delivery of complex high voltage transmission infrastructure.\n\nWhat we offer\nThe opportunity to lead complex high voltage utility works on a major transmission project\nA senior position with responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, client engagement and team leadership\nCompetitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company\nStructured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model\nA suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue\nRetail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ\nWe are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments\nWhat we’re looking for\nYou will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or an equivalent discipline and bring demonstrated success in a senior project or operational management role. \nExtensive experience delivering high voltage infrastructure within a transmission, utilities or major infrastructure project environment\nAvailability to work a project based 20:8 roster and travel to site locations as required, including periods away from home\nStrong knowledge of transmission project interfaces\nA strong understanding of electrical safety, technical compliance and risk management requirements associated with high voltage works\nDemonstrated experience managing project scope, programme, budget, quality and contractual obligations\nStrong project planning, programming and prioritisation capability\nProven leadership skills, with experience coaching, mentoring and managing the performance of large or geographically dispersed teams\nThe ability to establish a culture of accountability, collaboration and safe project delivery\nStrong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, contract management and cost control\nStrong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills\nThe ability to interpret technical specifications, design documentation, project schedules, financial information and performance reports\nHighly developed written and verbal communication skills\nThe ability to work effectively under pressure and make timely, considered decisions\nAbout Energy & Utilities\nDowner'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.\nDowner 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.\nHow to apply\nClick \"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. 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