Project Manager – Electrical & Technical Services

Turner & Townsend

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Company DescriptionWho is Turner & Townsend?All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we've been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people's lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.Our purpose:Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It's how we've made the difference for more than 75 years.Our values:Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don't stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.Stronger together: We're stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.Job DescriptionWith a huge pipeline of work in 2025 across our major Real Estate projects, we have an Expression of Interest opportunity for a technically strong Project Manager to join our Building/Technical Services team. This role is ideal for someone early to mid-career (5-10 years' experience) who has delivered complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects and is ready to take the next step-joining a global, tier-one project management consultancy.We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in electrical and/or controls systems, ideally gained through experience in a design consultancy or MEP services delivery contracting environment. A solid technical capability is essential to support the delivery of projects in live, operational environments-where managing risks such as live cutovers and complex design interdependencies is critical.While the focus is on electrical expertise, we will consider exceptional candidates from a mechanical background who also have demonstrated experience in electrical delivery.Our projects span across Melbourne and nationally, supporting some of Australia's largest property holders with technical upgrades and sustainability-driven CAPEX programs.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the delivery of technical building services projects, with a strong emphasis on electrical and controls systems.
  • Manage the design and delivery of MEP projects in live, operational environments.
  • Develop and grow Turner & Townsend's technical services offering across client portfolios.
  • Plan and oversee works with a focus on safety, quality, and performance outcomes.
  • Establish and manage project governance, reporting, and change control processes.
  • Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors across all project stages.
  • Support procurement activities and tender evaluations.
  • Contribute to internal processes, financial management, and quality assurance.
Qualifications
  • 5-10 years of experience in building/technical services, with a strong focus on electrical and/or controls systems.
  • Background in design consultancy or MEP services delivery contracting.
  • Strong technical capability and deep understanding of building systems.
  • Proven experience managing projects in live, operational environments.
  • Tertiary qualification in engineering (electrical/mechanical) is required, or substantial, demonstrable industry experience in a relevant technical field.
Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at#LI-LN2Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

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