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You'll lead day-to-day field operations, optimise resources, manage programme performance, and ensure strong customer and stakeholder relationships are maintained.\nKey responsibilities include:\nLeading transmission substation construction teams and field operations \nPlanning and scheduling resources, labour, plant, and equipment \nManaging work programmes to achieve quality, safety, and productivity targets \nMonitoring budgets, costs, productivity, and financial performance \nCoaching, mentoring, and developing field employees \nManaging subcontractors and ensuring competency and compliance requirements are met \nBuilding positive relationships with clients, landowners, and stakeholders \nSupporting tendering activities for small to medium-sized contracts \nPromoting Downer's Zero Harm culture and environmental commitments \nParticipating in after-hours fault response support as required \nNgā pūkenga matua | What We're Looking For\nWe're looking for a practical and motivated leader with a strong background in transmission substations and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality outcomes.\nYou'll bring:\nHands-on experience in transmission substation construction activities \nProven experience leading and supervising field-based teams \nStrong knowledge of current electrical industry regulations and requirements \nExperience planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction work programmes \nExcellent communication and stakeholder relationship management skills \nStrong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities \nBasic computer literacy and the ability to complete reports and documentation \nA commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement \nPhysical capability to work in demanding operational environments \nFull New Zealand driver's licence \nThe following would be advantageous:\nNational Certificate in Electricity Supply (Electrical) Level 4 or equivalent \nSupervisory qualification or leadership training \nPrevious experience in a similar transmission construction supervisory role \nTranspower competencies and authorisations \nNgā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | What We Offer\nOur purpose is to enable communities to thrive, driven by your passion and dedication.\nWe offer:\nCareer: Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities \nWellbeing: Zero Harm culture, free confidential counselling, Marram healthcare benefits, and holiday home access \nCommunity: Employee-led networks including StandOut, Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER, and Wāhine Kotahitanga \nIndividuality: Access to Perks@Downer discounts across retail, travel, health, and lifestyle providers \nCompetitive remuneration package \nCompany vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone \nKo wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities\nDowner's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.\nWe design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.\nDowner is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.\nHow to Apply | Me pēhea ki te tono\nIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply to submit your application.\nSuccessful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, medical assessment, and Ministry of Justice check.\nPlease submit your application online via the advertisement. 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