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Project Manager (Electrical Switchboards) - Full Time Permanent - On Site (VIC or NSW) 

About the Company
We are working with a well established Australian engineering and manufacturing business specialising in custom electrical switchboards and power distribution systems.

They deliver end to end solutions from concept and design through to build and factory testing, supporting projects across infrastructure and industrial sectors.
This is a design led environment working closely with in house engineering and production teams. It is not a site based installation role.

The Role
They are looking for a mid level Project Manager with an electrical engineering background to support the design and delivery of custom switchboard solutions.

You will manage projects across the full lifecycle from concept through to design, build and factory testing, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Location options:

• Thomastown, VIC
• Arndell Park, NSW (North West Sydney)

This is predominantly an on site role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of switchboard projects from design through to factory completion
• Work closely with engineers and drafters on switchboard design and technical documentation
• Review and interpret single line diagrams, schematics and specifications
• Oversee BOMs, component selection and technical compliance
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure design aligns with manufacturing outcomes
• Track timelines, deliverables and project requirements
• Support factory acceptance testing and quality processes
• Resolve technical and project challenges with internal stakeholders

About You

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
• Around 5 to 10 years experience in electrical engineering or project engineering
• Experience with switchboards, MCCs or low voltage power distribution systems
• Strong understanding of electrical design and schematics
• Exposure to Australian standards, ideally AS61439
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar
• Comfortable managing projects while remaining hands on technically

What This Role Is and Is Not

This role is:

• Design focused
• Engineering led
• Based in a manufacturing or workshop environment
• Involved in technical decision making

This role is not:

• A construction or site PM role
• Installation heavy
• Purely administrative

Why Consider This Role

• Work on complex custom built electrical systems
• Close collaboration between engineering and manufacturing teams
• Opportunity to deepen experience in switchboard design and power distribution
• Stable pipeline of projects within an established business
• Clear progression into more senior technical or project roles

Package

• Full time permanent role
• Based in VIC or NSW

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