Construction Manager -EV Infrastructure

This is Searo.

Searo is a fully integrated electrical contracting business. We specialise in the design, engineering, and delivery of projects across renewable energy, energy storage, and general electrical sectors.

At Searo, we're all about energy-efficient solutions, renewables, and electrical installations. Powered by an experienced management team and a team of expert engineers and electricians, we're proudly part of the ASX-listed Symal Group. We are ready to energise projects with innovation and expertise.

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your leadership career in an evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

We're Searo, a self-performing, multi-disciplinary electrical contractor, delivering smart, dynamic solutions across renewable energy and infrastructure. We're designing high-performance energy systems that revolutionise how businesses and communities think about power.

Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we're redefining energy, together.

We're seeking an experienced Construction Manager - EV Infrastructure to lead the delivery of Searo's growing electric vehicle infrastructure portfolio across Australia.

This national role will see you oversee multiple projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, while providing leadership and support to Site Managers, Supervisors, electricians and subcontractors. With projects primarily located across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, you'll play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven electrical construction leader who thrives in fast-paced project environments and is passionate about contributing to Australia's transition to sustainable transport infrastructure.

• Lead the construction delivery of EV infrastructure projects across multiple sites nationally, overseeing programme, resources, subcontractors, budget and project performance.
• Provide leadership and support to Site Managers, Supervisors and delivery teams, including undertaking site management responsibilities when required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants, DNSPs and project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive safety, quality and compliance across the portfolio, ensuring adherence to Searo, client and legislative requirements.
• Mentor and develop high-performing site teams while supporting capability growth across Searo's expanding EV business.

• A Grade Electrician with extensive experience delivering commercial, industrial or infrastructure electrical projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects, site teams, subcontractors and internal delivery crews.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, EV charging installations, switchboard changeovers, underground cable installation, testing and commissioning.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management and commercial management capability with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Australia to support project delivery and client engagement.

At Searo, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Searo.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Searo. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.