Site Supervisor - Electrical
Job Description
UGL’s Energy & Industrial national business unit is experiencing rapid growth, and we need motivated and capable people to join our team. UGL’s in-house engineering and design capability, together with our strong project delivery and operations and maintenance expertise puts us in a strong position in the market. Our target project opportunities include Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Wind Projects, as well as Hydrogen and Ammonia projects.
As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join our team!
About the role
As an Electrical Supervisor, you will be the frontline leader coordinating site‑based electrical activities and managing subcontractor performance to ensure project milestones are met.
Your duties and responsibilities will include
Supervise day‑to‑day electrical construction activities, ensuring work is delivered safely and to specification.
Lead and coordinate subcontractors, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with project schedules.
Conduct site inspections, review method statements, and maintain full compliance with QA and HSSE requirements.
Organise resourcing to meet project plans, including oversight of trade staff and apprentices.
Run daily pre-starts and toolbox talks, fostering a safe, collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Maintain accurate records including timesheets, progress updates, and subcontractor claims.
Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring relevant permits are in place.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to support seamless delivery across all electrical scopes.
Your skills and experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical construction, ideally within infrastructure or energy projects.
- Electrical License (Highly desirable)
- Electrical Nominee (Highly desirable)
- Experience working on renewables and/or substation projects, with an understanding of the unique safety, quality, and technical requirements associated with these environments. (Desirable)
- Relevant trade qualification.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and work with multiple stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
About UGL
UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community.
What we offer
When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.
As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and looks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills
Discounted private Health insurance
Salary Continuance Insurance
Flexible Work Arrangements
Salary sacrifice
Novated leasing
A Strong Health and Safety Culture
Dedicated Wellness Program
Paid Parental Leave
Educational and leadership development opportunities
Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group
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