Project Manager - Energy Infrastructure
Auckland or Wellington | Up to $160,000 + Benefits
We are partnering with a growing consultancy delivering critical infrastructure projects across New Zealand's electricity network. Due to continued project wins and a strong forward workload, we are looking for Project Managers to join the team in either Auckland or Wellington.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone stepping into a Project Manager position or looking to further develop their project delivery career within the energy sector. The role will see you working across a range of electricity infrastructure projects, helping coordinate design, construction and stakeholder activities while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
About You
We're open to a range of backgrounds, provided you have experience within the energy sector. This could include:
Project Engineers looking to move further into project management
Design Engineers with project delivery responsibilities
Coordinators or Engineers who have been managing programmes of work
Junior to Intermediate Project Managers with approximately 5+ years' experience
What You'll Bring
Experience within electricity infrastructure, transmission, distribution, substations, lines, or related energy assets
Exposure to project delivery, project coordination, scheduling, budgeting or stakeholder management
Strong communication and organisational skills
A practical, solutions-focused approach
The ability to work collaboratively with technical and commercial stakeholders
Nice to Have
Substation project experience
Consultancy experience
Formal project management qualifications
What's on Offer?
Salary up to $160,000 depending on experience
Auckland or Wellington location
Strong pipeline of secured work
Opportunity to work on critical energy infrastructure projects across New Zealand
Clear development pathway into more senior project management roles
Supportive and experienced team environment
This role is best suited to someone who enjoys being close to project delivery and wants to build their career within the energy infrastructure sector, rather than an established senior project leader.
- Industry
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Location
- Auckland
Auckland
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