HV Construction Manager (Australia & New Zealand)

INTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Project Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions. With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 200 projects and achieved an installed and secured capacity of 5 GW. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Azerbaijan, Romania, Mauritius, Mauritania, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with plans for further expansion.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HV Construction Manager to lead the construction and site execution of High Voltage (HV) infrastructure for utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Australia and New Zealand.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all HV construction activities from mobilization through energization, ensuring the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of substations and grid connection infrastructure in accordance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities related to High Voltage (HV) infrastructure.
• Oversee the construction of HV substations, power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection and control systems, HV cable installations, and grid connection facilities.
• Ensure all construction activities are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, client representatives, utility companies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and delays, and implement corrective actions to achieve project milestones.
• Review and manage construction schedules, manpower planning, material availability, equipment resources, and site logistics.
• Ensure compliance with approved construction methodologies, HSE requirements, quality procedures, and applicable local and international standards.
• Support and coordinate inspections, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and project handover activities.
• Manage site documentation, including daily reports, construction records, punch lists, NCRs, RFIs, and project close-out documentation.
• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Project Management teams to ensure effective project execution.
• Lead site coordination meetings, progress reviews, and interface management with clients, utilities, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure strict compliance with company and project HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing HV construction works within large-scale EPC projects.
• Proven experience delivering HV substations, transmission systems, grid connection infrastructure, and utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV equipment, including power transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, protection and control systems, HV cables, and substations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors, and site operations.
• Solid understanding of construction planning, scheduling, site management, quality assurance, and commissioning support.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Fluent English is essential.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites across Australia and New Zealand.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience delivering utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) EPC projects.
• Familiarity with Australian and/or New Zealand utility standards, electrical regulations, and grid connection requirements.
• Experience working with international EPC contractors on large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of energization planning, commissioning coordination, and handover processes.
• Experience working within multicultural and multidisciplinary project environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale international Solar PV and BESS projects.
• An international position with close collaboration across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Career development within a fast-growing global renewable energy company.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural working environment.
• Long-term international career opportunities within a leading EPC contractor.

Join INTEC Energy Solutions and help deliver world-class High Voltage infrastructure that powers the next generation of renewable energy projects.