Downer offers a range of services for the utility sector, incorporating traditional power and gas, renewable energy and technological communications services.

Our Power Systems team have recently secured several major projects and are seeking an experienced National Operations Manager – Transmission Lines to join our team supporting the delivery of significant transmission line projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position will report to the General Manager – Power Systems and will be responsible for the day to day running and P&L of a multi-disciplinary $200m revenue business unit to ensure that all works being delivered are in accordance with Client and Downer requirements in terms of scope, cost and program management, ensuring that Zero Harm is maintained and promoted at all stages of works being delivered.

The Operations Manager is responsible for all line management and training and development requirements of the multi-disciplinary teams for Project Management, and field personnel under their control.

ABOUT YOU:

• Proven track record in a leadership/operations role in the Transmission Industry successfully demonstrating effective cost management business growth via effective staff and client relationship management.
• Relevant Engineering Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience in large leading teams in diversion geographic locations.
• Demonstrable and successful experience in a business / project operations management role.
• Demonstrable experience in building and managing large diverse self-delivery teams.
• Demonstrated ability in proactively building relationships with stakeholders and developing new business opportunities.
• To be decisive on business issues, displaying timely and quality decision making, working effectively under tight deadlines and pressure
• Project planning; organisational and time management skills

WE OFFER:

• Full Time position with attractive remuneration package
• A workplace that pushes your business skills into high gear as you work on some of Australia’s and the world’s most interesting and meaningful projects.
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
• A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.

Downer is dedicated to nurturing our people personally and professionally through skills development, competitive benefits, career pathways and fostering a proudly diverse fun and supportive workplace culture. Downer believes in our people; and we are committed to ensuring that you feel valued within the team that share the same passion to succeed.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this opportunity, please use the link and apply online. Applications emailed directly to the recruitment team will not be considered. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

For more information, please contact claire.venter@downergroup.com. Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to the Downer careers portal or to any Downer employees. Downer will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume