High Voltage Operational Manager

About Stowe Australia
Stowe Australia is a leading family-owned Electrical and Communications Contracting company with over 100 years of innovation and best practice. We employ more than 1,800 staff across 12 office locations in Australia, delivering projects in commercial office buildings, shopping centres, hospitals, public infrastructure, defence facilities, schools, convention centres, and more.

The Opportunity – High Voltage Operational Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced
High Voltage (HV) Operational Manager
to lead, develop, and expand Stowe's High Voltage construction services within Queensland.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee a dedicated HV team and manage the delivery of complex HV installations, switching, commissioning, and operational activities across major construction projects. You will also play a key role in shaping the strategic growth and long-term direction of Stowe's HV services.

This role is ideally suited to a proactive leader who thrives in technically complex environments, values team development, and excels in stakeholder engagement within a high-performing construction business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow Stowe's High Voltage operations team within the commercial construction sector.
• Ensure the safe and compliant delivery of complex HV works, including installations, isolations, switching programs, testing, and commissioning.
• Maintain compliance with all statutory requirements, safety regulations, and Stowe policies and procedures.
• Provide technical HV leadership across project tendering, design, and delivery phases.
• Coordinate HV outages, shutdowns, tie-ins, energisations, and commissioning on large-scale projects.
• Mentor, train, and develop team capability through strong performance leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across HV systems and processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the strategic growth of Stowe's HV services.

What You'll Bring
You are a confident and capable leader with a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach to operational delivery. You bring strong technical expertise, proven leadership capability, and the ability to manage high-risk HV environments.

You Will Have

• Demonstrated experience in High Voltage operations within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven leadership experience managing HV teams and high-risk operational HV activities.
• Strong knowledge of HV networks, protection systems, switching procedures, and commissioning practices.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience implementing and maintaining HV safety and compliance frameworks.
• A commitment to mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications in an HV electrical discipline.
• Current HV Switching certification (essential).
• Extensive HV operational experience.

People & Leadership

• Inspiring Growth & Efficiency: Lead teams to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality outcomes while supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Empowering Collaboration: Provide leadership across daily operations and long-term planning, driving improvement initiatives and performance outcomes.
• Team Culture: Foster a collaborative, people-focused environment built on trust, integrity, and shared success.
• Clear Vision & Direction: Provide technical leadership that supports project success and long-term strategic objectives.
• Innovation in Construction: Utilise industry-leading platforms such as Revizto, Revit, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Why Join Stowe?
At Stowe, you're more than an employee—you're part of a legacy. We invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate.

What's In It For You

• Long-term career development and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile construction projects.
• Access to industry-leading tools and technology.
• A supportive, high-performing team culture that values quality, safety, and integrity.
• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience and industry knowledge.

Ready to Build the Future with Us?
If you're ready to take the next step in your construction career with a respected industry leader, apply now. Join Stowe Australia and be part of something bigger.

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 January 2026