Senior Project Manager - Design
ELECTRICAL / LIGHTING PROJECTS | SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLE
Ready to step into a true senior project leadership role where you lead a team delivering complex design projects end-to-end and lead teams who rely on your expertise?
We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager (SPM) to lead major electrical and lighting design projects from concept through to completion — while mentoring Project Managers, controlling outcomes, and setting the standard for delivery excellence.
This role suits someone who thrives on complexity, accountability, and leadership, not micromanagement.
About the Role
As Senior Project Manager, you will:
- Lead and deliver large, complex design projects from inception to completion
- Oversee programs, timelines, budgets and resourcing at a senior level
- Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers, supporting day-to-day delivery
- Drive high-level project planning, forecasting and risk management
- Coordinate across design, technical and delivery teams
- Manage senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
Ensure all deliverables meet quality, safety and commercial expectations
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What Makes This Role Different
- Senior position with real authority and influence
- Combination of technical, commercial and people leadership
- Exposure to complex electrical / lighting projects
- Opportunity to shape how projects are planned, resourced and delivered
Trusted autonomy — you lead outcomes, not just report on them
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What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated experience delivering large construction or consultancy projects
- Exceptional stakeholder and communication skills
- Proven leadership and team coordination capability
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
Ability to manage competing priorities without losing control
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Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Experience in a similar project leadership role
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting lighting and electrical Australian standards
- Understanding of Energex and how they operate – advantageous
- Formal qualifications in Project Management or Business Management – advantageous
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Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to step into a senior, trusted leadership role where your technical expertise, judgement and people leadership directly shape project success.
About CV Services
CV Services Group has been delivering high-quality electrical, plumbing, building and infrastructure solutions since the early 1980s. With over 800 employees across multiple locations, we’re known for long-term client relationships, complex project delivery, and backing our people with strong systems, support and career development.
At CV, senior leaders are trusted to lead — not micromanaged — and are given the autonomy, resources and support needed to deliver outcomes that matter.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take ownership of complex projects and lead at a senior level, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to know more about our business, please visit our website: www.cvservices.com.au
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