- Location
- AUS - CELN Perth Office, Australia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
Salary packaging, novated leasing and company share options
Paid parental leave
Ongoing secure program of works
Project Clean Energy Link (Perth Location)
Project Information
ACCIONA is delivering the Clean Energy Link – North program for Western Power, a landmark transmission upgrade across the South West Interconnected System. The scope includes new transmission lines, underground cabling and substation works connecting Padbury, Wangara, Neerabup and Northern Terminal to Henley Brook. This program will unlock more than 1GW of new renewable energy for Western Australia. It's one of the state's most significant clean energy infrastructure investments.
About the Opportunity
As Construction Manager, you will lead the end to end construction delivery of a major high voltage transmission project. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will direct a multidisciplinary team of engineers and supervisors, oversee subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget. You will manage construction methodology, quality, risk and stakeholder engagement across the project lifecycle.
Key Accountabilities
Set construction methodology and plans that meet budget, constructability and design requirements
Identify and manage design and construction risk, embedding mitigation strategies throughout delivery
Track quantities and costs across design and construction to protect budget accuracy
Develop and manage the contract program, capturing delays and assessing claims and extensions of time
Build and maintain strong relationships with client and key project stakeholders
Lead construction delivery of major transmission works
Manage subcontractors to meet quality and program targets
Track project risk and apply effective mitigation strategies
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, or a Trade Qualification in Linework or Industrial Electrical
- Recognised front line leadership qualification highly desirable
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a leadership role on a major project
- Significant experience delivering major high voltage transmission line projects
- Strong track record leading engineering, construction and field crews
- Experience managing high risk work activities in complex environments
- Sound understanding of construction methodology, budget and risk management
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
