What you’ll be doing

Oversee the execution of large-scale Zero Emission Bus projects and take responsibility for managing all aspects including the construction, installation and commissioning of an electrical network grid connection, depot electrical and charging infrastructure and the deployment of a significant fleet of battery electric buses. This is a fixed term contract planned for completion on 30 September 2026.

What we’re looking for

• Ensure compliance with the Project Scope, Works Brief, as well as all relevant codes, regulations, specifications, and safety standards.
• Project planning and execution including coordinating and integrating external stakeholder project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Act as the Principal’s representative during the construction and installation activities for the electrical network grid connection, depot electrical infrastructure, and charging stations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, specifications, and safety standards.
• Oversee the commissioning and testing phase.
• Collaborate with the internal fleet department on the timing of the deployment of a large fleet of battery electric buses, including the coordination of the availability of the electrical infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and reliability.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction, project management or business management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in transportation, energy sector, or with large scale zero emission installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, infrastructure design, and installation practices, including all relevant codes, regulations, specifications, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the zero-emission bus industry, including electric vehicle technology and charging infrastructure.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Effective communication.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Project delivery expertise
• Project management experience.
• A deep understanding of civil works, electrical systems and infrastructure deployment.
• Strong leadership skills.

Desirable Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical / civil engineering, construction management, or related field.

About Us

In partnership with the Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group (Kelsian), Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, Singapore, USA, UK and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

Kelsian has over 30 years’ experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services. The Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.

As at 31 Dec 2024, Kelsian directly employs over 12,600 people and operates over 5,800 buses, 115 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 378 million customer journeys over the last year.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds