Construction Lead

Join us on a groundbreaking journey with Snowy 2.0, a monumental advancement in the Snowy Scheme's legacy and Australia's largest committed renewable energy initiative. With a focus on providing on-demand energy and extensive storage capacity, Snowy 2.0 serves as a cornerstone for the future generations in the nation's transition towards a low-carbon emissions future.

The Role

Working a 5/2 roster based on Snowy 2.0 Project Construction Lead is the primary driver of physical progress within the underground powerstation complex. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of civil works, structural fit-out, and the critical handover to mechanical/electrical installation teams (Voith), ensuring all activities align with the project's high-performance and safety-first standards.

The preferred candidate will relocate to Cooma with DIDO 5/2 or alternatively for the suitable candidate we can consider 5/2 FIFO depending on location.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Drive the sequencing and scheduling of works to meet key Snowy 2.0 project milestones between 2026-2028.
• Coordinate complex underground construction activities including large concrete pours, cavern structural support and installation of major heavy-lift infrastructure.
• Work closely with project partners (FGJV and Voith) to ensure smooth integration and handover between civil and mechanical workstreams.
• Plan and allocate workforce resources to ensure critical roles and specialist skills are deployed effectively across priority project activities.

Safety & Risk Management

• Promote a strong safety culture by incorporating human-factor risk awareness into daily pre-starts and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all underground works comply with Snowy 2.0 procedures, safety frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges on site to prevent delays, safety risks or cost impacts.

Integrated Team Collaboration

• Support the Snowy 2.0 integrated delivery model by working closely with delivery partners and participating in joint leadership forums.
• Manage and resolve cross-team operational issues quickly to maintain project momentum.
• Promote consistent behavioural standards and shared accountability across all teams on site.

Leadership & Workforce Performance

• Model strong "One Team" leadership behaviours to foster collaboration across contractors and project teams.
• Hold supervisors and subcontractors accountable to agreed performance standards and project KPIs.
• Contribute to workforce stability by mentoring high-potential team members and supporting capability development.

You'll Bring

A degree qualification in Civil Engineering that meets the eligibility requirements for Corporate Membership with Engineers Australia, along with demonstrated experience delivering alike large-scale, complex civil or infrastructure projects. You bring strong engineering and construction capability, with the ability to interpret work scopes, technical specifications and drawings and develop safe, practical methods to execute works. You are confident in managing contractors and consultants, and bring highly developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills. You work effectively both onsite and remotely, contributing collaboratively within a team while also operating autonomously with accountability and initiative. You adapt quickly to changing project demands and have sound knowledge of quality, WHS, EEO and environmental standards.

The Team

We uphold the principle of "One Team Working Together". If this is a team you would like to be part of, apply now! We can't wait for you to join us in the Snowy 2.0 team.