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• Leadership role managing experienced civil crews
• Work across Substation, Transmission Line and Renewable Energy projects
• 13% super | Auto Income Protection | 17.5% annual leave loading

Salary: Circa $260K including overtime + 13% super + LAFHA allowance

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.


About the role

Our South Australian Delivery team is responsible for delivering critical electrical infrastructure projects across the state. As Civil Construction Manager, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of major civil and earthworks scopes across a range of projects including substations, transmission lines and renewable energy developments.

You’ll lead experienced crews and subcontractors to safely deliver complex construction projects - ensuring work is completed on time, on budget and to the highest safety standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll play a key part in coordinating site activities, managing project performance and driving strong outcomes for our clients.

Day to day you will:

• Lead civil construction teams and subcontractors on major infrastructure projects
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and cost-effectively
• Drive the planning and coordination of construction activities, resources and schedules
• Manage budgets, forecasting and commercial performance
• Oversee site operations and ensuring quality delivery of civil works
• Contribute to project planning, estimating, bidding and program development

This role is based at Direk, with project work across metro Adelaide and regional South Australia.

The most common roster is 10 days on / 4 days off, working 11-hour days, with double-time overtime and travel allowances.

While some projects will be Adelaide-based, others will require working away from home in regional locations. Flexibility to travel and stay away when required is essential.


About you

You’re an experienced civil construction leader who understands the complexities of delivering major earthworks and detailed civil works on infrastructure projects.

You bring strong leadership capability and commercial awareness, with the ability to coordinate teams and subcontractors while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience managing major earthworks and civil construction on electrical infrastructure or similar large-scale projects
• Strong experience leading crews and managing subcontractors on construction sites
• Demonstrated capability managing project budgets, commercial performance and delivery outcomes
• Experience with civil scope development, tendering, estimating & bidding and program planning
• A Civil Engineering background or related tertiary qualifications are desirable

About us

The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs
Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Overtime paid at double time (over 37.5hrs pw)
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership and career development opportunities

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.