Leading Hand – Mechanical / Electrical Projects

Water & Wastewater Infrastructure | Project Delivery & Supervision

Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or Electrician ready to take the lead on project delivery?

We're seeking an experienced Leading Hand to coordinate contractors, supervise field teams and deliver essential infrastructure projects.

This is a predominantly supervisory and project coordination role, with limited hands-on trade work.

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Leading Hand – Mechanical / Electrical Projects

Our client is an established infrastructure services provider delivering maintenance, upgrades and capital works across essential utilities.

Working within a dedicated Mechanical, Electrical and Control Systems (MECS) projects team, you'll help deliver works across water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations and distribution infrastructure.

Requirements

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Electrical or a relevant dual-trade discipline. Candidates from either mechanical or electrical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Experience supervising tradespeople, specialist subcontractors and multidisciplinary field teams.
• Proven ability to coordinate project delivery, including work scoping, scheduling, resource allocation and subcontractor management.
• Experience supporting maintenance, equipment upgrades, installations, commissioning or minor capital works within industrial or utilities environments.
• Ability to coordinate procurement, materials, equipment hire, quotations and cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of site safety, permit systems, isolation procedures, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise with Project Managers, engineers, contractors and operational teams.

Experience within water and wastewater infrastructure, including pumping stations, treatment plants and associated mechanical or electrical equipment, will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to transition from hands-on trade work into a predominantly supervisory and project delivery role.
• Lead mechanical and electrical teams and coordinate specialist contractors.
• Work on essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to routine maintenance, equipment upgrades and minor capital works.
• Collaborate with experienced Project Managers, engineers and operational teams.

If you're a trade-qualified professional with strong coordination and leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.