Experienced Project Manager

Who we are

Key Consult is a Melbourne-based Electrical Engineering Consultancy Firm that offers Design and Project Management services within all electrical industries. The Company strongly upholds and values teamwork and excellence. We have a well-established client base with a diverse range of projects in the following sectors: -

• Electrical Utility Contestable Works
• Residential (URD) and Industrial Subdivisions
• Body Corporate and Retirement Living Subdivision
• Network Assets Augmentation
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Commercial/ Industrial/ Retail
• Government/ Health and Aged Care
• Education
• Council and Government Projects
• Council and VicRoads Public/Road Lighting

The Consultancy firm is currently experiencing considerable growth, thus requiring the services of experienced and motivated Utility Works Project Manager.

The firm's office is based in Notting Hill in Melbourne's South East.

We are seeking to add to our fantastic team and grow our utility contestable works division**.**

Reports to: Utility Works Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of contestable works projects, including Underground Residential Distribution (URD), overhead electricity infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and utility augmentation projects.
• Coordinate project activities from planning and design through to construction, auditing, approval, and asset handover.
• Liaise with power authorities, utility providers, contractors, consultants, and clients to facilitate project delivery and approvals.
• Support constructors and stakeholders in achieving network audit and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, authority applications, forms, reports, and handover packages.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, progress meetings, and respond to construction-related queries.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable VESI standards, utility requirements, and distribution network legislation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and assist in resolving technical and delivery issues.
• Provide general project and operational support to the business as required.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or Diploma of Project Management

The successful candidate will have:

• Australian-recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, and/or Project Management
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) or utility infrastructure sector.
• Sound understanding of VESI requirements, standards, approval processes, and compliance obligations.
• Experience managing utility, power authority, contestable works, URD, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects from design through to construction, audit, and handover.
• Experience working with utility providers, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of utility requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, report writing, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Highly regarded:

• Previous experience with Power Authority design approvals and delivery processes.
• Experience in contestable works and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) projects.
• Electrical design experience within utility or distribution networks.
• Established knowledge of Victorian electricity distributors and authority requirements.

The ideal applicant will have held a similar position within the electrical distribution industry and be provided the opportunity to develop and grow further skills within a supportive culture, enabling successful applicants to excel within their field of work.

Given that the firm has a wide variety of Electrical Engineering services, successful applicant will have the opportunity to expand their skills into the various fields the company offers.

To apply for the above position, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the information provided.

All applications will be treated with the highest level of strict confidence.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Degree in either Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Project Management?
• What is your expected salary package?
• Do you have experience in the Electrical Contestable Works Field?
• Do you have a driver license?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person