Site Manager

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.

As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.

The Opportunity

As a Transmission Line Site Manager, your typical day starts onsite, where you lead the coordination of construction activities and ensure safety, quality, and progress remain on track. You’ll be the central point of contact between contractors, engineers, and project managers.  Resolving issues in real-time and ensuring that work is carried out according to design specifications, environmental requirements, and WHS standards.

You’ll regularly be identifying and documenting leading safety indicators, conduct inspections, review construction drawings, monitor contractor performance, and keep project records up to date. When technical or contractual questions arise, you’ll work closely with internal teams to find practical solutions. You might be guiding pre-start meetings, resolving an on-site material delivery challenge, or reviewing testing and commissioning checklists for sign-off. 

A Day in the Life as a Site Manager at Transgrid

Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to apply your technical knowledge, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced infrastructure environment. Your role is pivotal in ensuring transmission line projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Powering the future of Australia’s energy system.

You Will: 

• Lead daily on-site activities, coordinating with contractors, delivery managers, and technical teams
• Champion a strong safety-first culture on site, proactively identifying risks, driving safe work practices, and ensuring all activities align with WHS standards
• Ensure construction work meets safety, environmental, and technical standards
• Oversee documentation, progress records, inspections, and compliance
•  Participate in project meetings and site audits, and respond proactively to emerging issues

About You

You are an organised and hands-on site professional with experience managing complex infrastructure construction projects. You bring with you a strong focus on safety culture. Your strength lies in working within a large and diverse team as well as coordinating people and solving problems under pressure. You’re motivated by outcomes and take pride in contributing to projects that serve a greater purpose.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Cert III in Transmission Trade certificate or Diploma (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical) or Project Management
• Extensive experience in HV transmission line construction, testing, and commissioning
• A leader in safety bolstered by a strong understanding of WHS and environmental legislation
• Proficiency in digital systems or project management tools
• Current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel across NSW

Benefits & Perks

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing. At Transgrid, safety comes first. You always have the right to stop work if safety is ever in doubt. We value every team member’s health and contribution, and we’re building an energy future that’s cleaner, safer, and smarter.

What We Offer

• Career Development & Study Assistance
• Relocation Support & Assistance.
• Fully equipped vehicle supplied with the option of reasonable personal use + Tools of the Trade included.
• 20 Weeks of Paid primary carers leave, or 6 Weeks Secondary carers leave. We put you and your family first.
• Industry leading compensation and coverage for the large volume of travel required in this role.

Applications close on the 13th of June 2025 - Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!