National Construction Manager, Transmission

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 65000 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.

Benefits

• Global leaders in sustainability
• Sydney based location
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Leadership role within a global organisatiosn
• Income protection and discounted Private Health options
• Salary packaging and Novated leases

ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design construction installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Position

The National Construction Manager Transmission is responsible for the effective coordination and control of all construction activities related to transmission line and associated infrastructure projects including overhead and underground transmission systems. This role encompasses oversight of engineering procurement scheduling and construction delivery to ensure projects are executed safely efficiently and in compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements.

You will drive consistency and best practice across multiple projects nationally ensuring alignment with organisational objectives in safety quality time and profitability. From mobilisation through to commissioning and handover the role ensures successful project delivery meeting client expectations while managing risk resources and stakeholder engagement across geographically dispersed sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with TNSP standards (e.g. AusNet Powerlink Transgrid)
• Enforce ISO WHS and client systems across all transmission sites
• Manage non-conformances incidents and defect close-out
• Oversee HV safety training competencies and site inductions
• Liaise with HSE teams unions and safety committees
• Ensure timely accurate IFC drawings (alignments structures stringing)
• Provide constructability input (access easements HV safety methodology)
• Manage design changes and integrate into schedule and cost forecasts
• Lead audits inspections environmental compliance and corridor engagement
• Build stakeholder relationships (landholders authorities regulators)

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering or Transmission Lineperson Trade Qualifications
• 15 years of experience in the construction industry with at least 5 years in a leadership role on transmission projects
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in a Tier 1 construction environment
• Strong knowledge of transmission construction methodologies including tower erection conductor stringing underground cable installation and commissioning of high-voltage transmission infrastructure
• Familiarity with utility standards (e.g. Powerlink Transgrid AusNet) and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in project management software

ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is growing and were excited about whats ahead.