Site Manager

Work for a business that is well regarded for their service delivery across Australian data centres.

Your new companyAn established organisation delivering complex electrical infrastructure and mission-critical projects is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of major data centre projects. With a strong pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to join a technically focused business delivering critical electrical packages across construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
Your new role
As Site Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day site delivery, working closely with Project Managers, clients, contractors and technical teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will oversee electrical installation and commissioning activities across critical infrastructure including UPS systems, batteries, PTUs, racks, switchboards, transformers and power distribution systems.Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the expected quality standards.
• Manage day-to-day construction activities across multiple work areas, keeping delivery aligned with programme requirements.
• Coordinate construction and installation works through to testing, commissioning and practical completion.
• Maintain high standards of HSE compliance and promote a strong safety culture across the site.
• Review and assist with the implementation of permits, risk assessments, safe work method statements and other site controls.
• Liaise with clients, Project Managers, engineers, suppliers and other project stakeholders to coordinate delivery requirements.
• Manage technical and construction issues as they arise, escalating significant risks or concerns when necessary.
• Coordinate defect rectification and outstanding works to ensure readiness for commissioning and final handover.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Site Manager or Site Supervisor with a strong electrical construction background and the ability to lead complex site delivery in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience managing or supervising electrical construction activities on complex project sites.
• A strong understanding of electrical installation, testing, commissioning and handover processes.
• Previous experience overseeing subcontractors, trades and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major electrical packages, ideally involving UPS and battery systems.
• A solid understanding of construction programmes, HSE requirements, quality standards and contractor performance.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Relevant trade, electrical, engineering or technical qualifications, or equivalent practical industry experience
  
  
  What you'll get in return
  This is an opportunity to take a key site leadership role on technically complex data centre projects, overseeing critical electrical packages through construction, commissioning and final handover. You will join an established project team with exposure to major mission-critical infrastructure and the opportunity to further develop your experience within the growing data centre sector.
  
  

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to veronica.walter@hays.com.au
If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position within data centres, electrical construction or mission-critical infrastructure, please contact Veronica on 0439 209 405 for a confidential discussion about your career.#3027036