Regional Operations Manager-North & West Victoria

UCS was founded over 30 years ago in Bendigo, Victoria. Throughout its’ history, UCS has been the Victorian market leader in delivering electrical utility services to the greenfield land development sector. Around 10 years ago, UCS made a strategic decision to diversify its business into new service lines and new geographies. Today, UCS delivers services to customers in Victoria, NSW, SA and QLD across industry segments including Infrastructure, URD greenfields, LLCs, road safety equipment, overhead services, LV power and lighting, HV maintenance and Retail power.

Our purpose is to create sustainable connected communities, and our people do this every day. At UCS we invest for the future, to build a purpose-led, high-performance organisation, where our people build lifelong friendships and long-term careers. We live our values and thrive in a culture of safety, respect, innovation and growth that connects us to family and community.

The Regional Manager is accountable for overseeing end-to-end operational delivery of construction services across the North & West of Victoria. This leadership role ensures seamless coordination of workforce mobilisation, project execution, safety, compliance, logistics, and stakeholder engagement. With a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, people leadership, and continuous improvement, the role drives high-performance standards, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and cultural alignment across UCS project sites.

Key responsibilities

• Operational leadership & delivery
• Workforce planning & mobilisation
• Leadership, supervision & team culture
• Compliance & quality assurance
• Logistics, equipment & documentation
• Performance monitoring & continuous improvement
• Financial management
• Pricing / quoting of work
• People, safety & culture
• Monthly reporting to the GM of Operations

Selection Criteria

Candidates will need to have extensive industry experience in the Victorian ESI sector, ideally with knowledge and experience in overhead linework.  Successful candidates will be highly organised, with outstanding time management and customer service skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills is also a must.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration package inclusive of a company vehicle
• A modern, well-appointed depot with industry leading equipment
• Provision of 26 days annual leave per annum
• Annual shut down period over December / January
• Opportunities to advance and develop in a growing business

For those interested in a confidential conversation please contact Grant Whyte directly at ******@ucs.com.au

UCS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all cultures and backgrounds to apply.

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