Senior Manager - Primary and Civil Design at Ausgrid

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Design Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Technical Expertise, Resource Planning, Continuous Improvement, Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Surveying, Capital Works Projects, Renewable Energy, Battery Storage, Net-Zero Initiatives

Industry

Utilities

Description

Open to candidates who would consider a move to Sydney. Key role in designing the substations that will power the energy transition. Permanent Full-Time | Competitive Salary Package. Based at either Head Office in Haymarket or Newcastle CBD. Lead a multi-disciplinary team of 40+ across Primary and Civil design. About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good: We’re the largest distributer of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all. See yourself working here: We have a unique opportunity for a Function Manager of Design – primary and Civil to join us on a permanent full-time basis and lead a highly experienced and technical multi-disciplinary team (approx. 40). You will play a central role in shaping the engineering designs for substation programs across renewables, battery storage and net-zero initiatives. This position reports to the Head of Design and Engineering Services and is positioned as a Senior level in our organisation. This role can be based either at our Haymarket Sydney office or Newcastle Head Office with some travel in between. Key responsibilities:The primary focus is to plan and balance technical resources against current and future work programs to ensure project deliverables can be met. Lead and guide a skilled group of primary engineers and designers/ drafters and oversee and provide technical expertise across design concepts. 70% of this role is function and individual Leadership including staff development and succession planning and 30% technical engineering, design oversights and project management. Leads effective work planning and continuous improvement to maximise the functions business performance. Oversee the design development of projects in accordance with the brief for both electrical and mechanical engineering, survey, civil and structural engineering and building services site inspections. Successful oversight of development and design for inception stages of capital works projects with regular project management updates. What you bring to the role:Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience: Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering and eligibility for chartered membership of Engineers Australia or equivalent. Proven extensive experience in design and project managing complex utility projects. Technical Engineering and Design skills and experience working as a designer or technical engineer. The ability to influence outcomes and strong stakeholder management skills to confidently represent the overall team in technical project forums. Demonstrated leadership experience ideally across a multi-disciplinary team. Life at Ausgrid:At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there. We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life. If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au. Application close date: 24th February 2026 unless the position is filled earlier. Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Responsibilities

The primary focus is to plan and balance technical resources against current and future work programs to ensure project deliverables can be met. This includes leading a skilled group of engineers and designers while overseeing design development for various engineering disciplines.