Construction Manager

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you. 

We currently have a permanent career opportunity for an experienced construction manager to plan and manage the construction activities for large scale HV Transmission Lines projects in regional Queensland.

We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As the Construction Manager you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Competitive Salary package plus 14.75% Super for a 10-day, 80 hour, working fortnight 
• Plan and manage the construction and delivery of our Major HV Transmission Lines Projects
• Work hand in hand with our project team and tier-1 construction partners

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.
 

Ask us about:
Flexible & hybrid working optionsCareer developmentCultural leave for ceremonial or sorry businessOther leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing) Inclusive workplace facilitiesHealth & wellbeing programs The opportunity:

As the Construction Manager you will lead the delivery of the Transmission Lines and Substation components of significant energy future focussed projects.

You will be responsible for the successful planning and management of high quality, customer focused, construction delivery across critical HV transmission lines and substation infrastructure construction projects.

To support the on-site construction activities you will need to be prepared to, initially, regularly travel to regional QLD construction sites and be based at a regional construction site and roster during the construction execution phase.

Vehicle, transport and accommodation solutions will be provided as part of your site requirements.

This is a great career opportunity to join a leader in the energy industry and contribute to building the energy grid of the future for Queensland.

The people you'll join:

You will be part of a dedicated major project delivery team and reporting to the Project Delivery Director in our Major Projects Division working hand in hand with our engineering and project delivery teams and tier-1 construction partners to support the successful delivery of critical and complex customer focussed HV transmission lines focussed projects.

You will initially be working from our Bowen Hills Major Projects office in Brisbane but in time move to a regional Central Queensland construction site for the duration of the construction execution phase.

What you'll bring:

You have gained your professional experience in overseeing the construction of multiple high voltage transmission lines and substation projects, with responsibility for:

On-site construction activities, in particular with relevant experience in HV Transmission lines projectsOutage and network access managementContractor managementQuality managementHSE experienceLandholder & Stakeholder experience andMaterial co-ordination  

Some of your key attributes would be:

Strong time management, planning and organisational skills.Tenacity and initiative to work through complex construction activities and issues focussed on optimised and efficient delivery.Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, achieving success through your broad collaboration, consultation, negotiation and influencing skills

Qualifications:

Electrical Trade and/or Electrical Engineering tertiary qualifications coupled with significant experience in leading the construction of HV Assets.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday, 17 August, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

We would encourage applicants with relevant HV transmission line construction experience based in Gladstone or Townsville to apply. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas on

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Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we're committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about our commitment towards Reconciliation and greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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