Title:  Utilities Manager

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About The Project

The Stations Alliance North team, comprising John Holland, Arup, and KBR are excited to be delivering the transformative Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East WP-F package. The Alliance will build world-class underground stations at Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill.

The new stations will be fully accessible, light-filled spaces with retail and dining options – and will feature elements inspired by the history of the local community and First Nations peoples – with each station to have a Green Star rating of at least 5 stars.

The SRL will have safe, easy and accessible connections to existing Metro stations, as well as new and upgraded bus and tram interchanges, walking and cycling paths and bike parking.

These new SRL stations will support the delivery of more homes – within walking distance of jobs, health services, universities and quality open space.

SRL is a transport and urban planning project that will deliver world-class public transport, reduce travel times, and support the delivery of more homes and housing.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Utilities Manager to lead all utility-related activities across the project.

In this role, you will oversee  and manage the planning, coordination, delivery, and governance of utility works, ensuring successful interfaces with designers, subcontractors, asset owners, and the broader project team. You will play a key leadership role in driving safety, compliance, program performance, and stakeholder outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall strategy, planning, and delivery of utility relocation, protection, and installation works across the project.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with utility service providers, asset owners, government authorities, designers, and construction teams.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of utility designs, methodologies, and work packages.
• Conduct and manage risk assessments, ensuring robust implementation of mitigation strategies and adherence to safety standards.
• Provide high-level oversight and ownership of schedules, budgets, reporting, and forecasting for all utility-related activities.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve complex utility conflicts, design issues, or construction challenges.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, permits, approvals, and utility authority processes.
• Lead utility-related interfaces and governance meetings, providing expert technical and strategic input.
• Support project leadership with advice, reporting, and communications regarding utility risks, impacts, and progress.
• Drive quality outcomes through robust review and assurance processes.
• Mentor and support project engineers and team members involved in utility activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Civil , Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing utility works in major infrastructure or complex construction environments.
• Strong technical knowledge across water, sewer, gas, electricity, telecommunications, and associated authority requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven capability in cost management, forecasting, and program performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and utility authority processes.
  
  

Your strong leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex challenges will see you succeed in this role.

What's in it for you when you join John Holland?

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
• Great leave benefits, including 18 weeks’ paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange, and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Career progression opportunities across an exciting pipeline of work shaping cities and communities.
• Learning and development programs, including technical development, leadership pathways, and emerging talent programs.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity supported by business-wide strategies and employee resource groups.
• Flexible working arrangements — flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, and flexi-work options.