Project Manager - Utilities

Date: 12 Nov 2025

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Company: John Holland

The Project:

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

 

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

 

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031.  The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role:

Join the T2D Alliance as a Utilities Project Manager, where you’ll take charge of planning, coordinating, and delivering complex utility works across key project zones.

 

You’ll be the driving force connecting service authorities, design teams, and construction crews ensuring every stage of delivery runs safely, smoothly, and to the highest standard of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a utilities team of engineers and supervisors to deliver the scope of works
  • Oversee all aspects of utilities design and construction, including relocation, protection, and service connections.
  • Coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders including SA Water, ElectraNet, SA Power Networks, and telecommunications providers.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and risks related to utilities delivery.
  • Review design documentation and ensure compliance with authority and project specifications.
  • Support construction teams with technical guidance and issue resolution.
  • Drive strong WHS, quality, and environmental performance across all utility works.
  • Contribute to project reporting, forecasting, and performance reviews.

About You:

  • Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Proven experience managing utilities on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects. Major Project and/or Alliance experience highly regarded.
  • Strong technical understanding of underground and overhead services.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and competing priorities.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative project delivery.

We Offer:

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

 

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.


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