Senior Construction Specialist

Senior Construction Specialist – Permanent – South Metro Depot 

This Senior Construction Specialist will be accountable for the effective delivery of complex fit for purpose construction programs of work that meet the needs of internal and/or external customers. This will be achieved through ensuring that these are commercially competitive and comply with all required standards for safety, environment and building codes and are delivered with costs, efficiencies, timeframes, quality and scope.  

This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

Your Role in Action   

• Support the relevant Area accountable for the delivery of these programs through providing subject matter expertise, advice and guidance.  

• Manage and oversee all financial aspects of the program of work to ensure tight control of budgets including forecasting and reporting requirements.  

• Manage the investment approval process required to support works delivery.  

• Proactively manage risk and compliance to ensure the works program achieves successful outcomes.  

• Ensure appropriate tools and methodologies are used to deliver projects that comply with company process and policy.  

• Program and deliver multiple concurrent works activities to agreed criteria.  

• Develop a program of work that reflects the priorities and needs of the business and balances priorities with constraints to ensure optimal outcomes.  

• Manage resources to achieve successful outcomes.  

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Tertiary qualifications in civil and/or structural engineering, quantity surveying or equivalent trade qualifications. 

• Qualifications (Certificate/Diploma/Masters) in Construction Management and/or Project Management. 

• Five plus years’ experience in a senior role in construction project/program management and/or facilities management. 

• Extensive broad and demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the suite of Australian Standard Construction contracts in a Contract Management role. 

• Demonstrated project/program management experience on logistically complex projects. 

• Experience in a leadership role, delegating responsibility, coaching and guiding to achieve positive outcomes and a positive team environment. 

• Proven extensive client side project/program management experience with construction and/or maintenance programs. 

• Proven experience working through each phase of the project lifecycle; from concept to execution and closeout. 

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:  

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.   

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.  

• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.  

• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.  

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.  

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.    

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year. 

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. 

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.