UGL Limited
Operations Manager, WA - Electricity Networks O&M
🇦🇺Perth, Western Australia, Australia3 days ago
MidFull TimeEN
Operations Manager, WA - Electricity Networks O&M
UGL delivers critical infrastructure and essential services across resources, defence, transport, and the power and renewables sectors. Within UGL, our Utilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) business supports the safe and reliable operation of electricity transmission and distribution networks through long term service contracts, built on strong client relationships, commercial discipline and quality delivery.
In Western Australia, our Utilities O&M business supports major electricity networks through long‑standing contracts with Western Power, delivering essential maintenance and construction services across the network. supporting critical upgrades to WA’s energy infrastructure.
Why this role
Lead major, long‑term Utilities O&M contracts with Western Power.
Key contracts include a 5 year $125m maintenance program.
Be part of landmark infrastructure programs, including Clean Energy Link, North.
Senior operations role with full P&L accountability and influence over growth.
Stable workforce with low attrition, supported by recent investment in leadership and commercial capability.
Opportunity to shape and grow UGL’s Utilities O&M footprint across WA and beyond.
About the role
This role has full responsibility for UGL’s Utilities O&M operations in Western Australia, including delivery performance across maintenance and construction activities, financial management and client relationships.
You’ll lead a workforce of around 80 employees, with the ability to scale headcount as workload increases. This role plays a key part in driving consistency, safety and commercial performance as the business continues to grow. Working closely with Western Power leadership, you’ll drive performance against agreed KPIs, ensure operational excellence on site, and maintain strong visibility across depot and project environments.
Key responsibilities
Lead day to day operations across Utilities O&M contracts in Western Australia.
Own full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
Provide strong leadership.
Oversee maintenance and construction programs for electricity distribution and transmission assets.
Maintain strong client relationships and support business growth opportunities.
What we offer
About you
Experience in a similar operations management role within electricity distribution, transmission networks, or utilities.
Proven experience leading large operational teams.
Demonstrated ownership of P&L, budgets and forecasting, with strong commercial and contract management capability.
Experience delivering programs of work, managing client KPIs, and actively supporting business growth.
About Us
UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.
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