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Project Manager - BESS

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

140k/year - 220k/year

An opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and accredited electrical infrastructure projects. This role offers full lifecycle ownership across planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest technical and compliance standards. You will play a key role in delivering critical energy transition infrastructure while managing stakeholders across utilities, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

About the Company
This organisation is a nationally operating electrical infrastructure provider delivering end-to-end engineering, procurement, construction, and asset management solutions. With integrated in-house EPC capability and strong financial backing, the business delivers complex substation, utility, and energy transition projects at scale while maintaining a practical, outcomes-focused delivery culture.

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering ASP Level 1, 2, or 3 electrical infrastructure projects

  • Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or renewable energy projects highly desirable

  • Strong knowledge of utility standards, compliance frameworks, and network authority requirements

  • Experience managing project programmes, budgets, procurement, and subcontractors

  • Confident stakeholder management across clients, network operators, and regulatory bodies


What’s on Offer

  • Lead delivery of major BESS and electrical infrastructure projects

  • Full lifecycle project ownership from planning through to commissioning

  • Strong pipeline of energy transition and utility infrastructure work

  • Supportive delivery environment with national project exposure


Sev Espino – Talent Resourcer
Email: sev.espino@people8.com.au
Phone: 0480 848 716

Sev Espino

0480 848 716

sev.espino@people8.com.au

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