Electrical Superintendent

Spinifex Recruiting is partnering with a leading contractor delivering a significant utility-scale energy project in regional NSW. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to join the leadership team and oversee the successful delivery of all electrical construction activities across a major renewable energy development.

This is a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of the electrical function on a complex project that will employ approximately 100-150 personnel during peak construction and deliver critical infrastructure supporting Australia's evolving energy network.

As the project's nominated Electrical Licence Holder, you will play a key role in ensuring all electrical works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards from construction through to commissioning.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Project Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational oversight of all electrical activities across the project lifecycle.

You will lead site-based electrical teams and specialist subcontractors, driving safety, quality, program delivery and compliance outcomes while fostering a high-performance culture onsite.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and direction across all electrical construction activities.
• Acting as the project's Electrical Licence Holder.
• Managing and coordinating electrical subcontractors, supervisors and commissioning personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, statutory obligations and project requirements.
• Driving a proactive safety culture and maintaining exceptional HSE outcomes.
• Overseeing electrical installation, testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Working closely with project management to ensure construction milestones and critical deadlines are achieved.
• Identifying and mitigating technical, operational and delivery risks.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, network providers and delivery partners.

About You

You are a proven electrical leader with experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects and possess the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will bring:

• A current unrestricted Australian Electrical Licence.
• Extensive electrical construction experience within Australia.
• Previous experience in a Superintendent, Senior Supervisor, Construction Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical compliance, safety systems and construction methodologies.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive project outcomes whilst supporting and developing site teams.

What's On Offer

This position presents an opportunity to join a landmark project at a critical stage of delivery whilst enjoying the stability of a long-term construction program.

• Approximately 18 months of secured project work

• Opportunity to join a major utility-scale energy project from the ground up.
• Significant leadership responsibility and autonomy.
• Supportive and experienced project leadership team.
• Potential future opportunities within a growing project portfolio.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can influence project outcomes, lead experienced construction teams, and play a pivotal role in the delivery of critical energy infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Emily Picciolo at Spinifex Recruiting or apply via the link below.