Location: NSW, QLD or VIC | Remote/Home-Based
Salary: $170,000 + Super
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has become available with a growing renewable energy business specialising in commercial & industrial energy solutions, including large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar integration.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong, hands-on BESS delivery experience to take ownership of projects from contract award through to commissioning, energisation and handover.
This is a battery-first role. You will need genuine technical knowledge of commercial battery systems, including system architecture, BMS/inverter integration, safety, fire compliance and commissioning. Solar PV experience will be highly regarded.
The Role You will manage a portfolio of C&I energy projects across NSW, QLD and VIC, working closely with clients, contractors, suppliers, DNSPs and internal delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of C&I BESS projects, covering design, procurement, installation, commissioning, energisation and handover.
- Provide technical oversight of battery systems, including battery chemistry, AC/DC coupling, BMS and inverter integration, thermal management and fire safety.
- Manage DNSP approvals, network requirements, metering and export/import arrangements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Own project budgets, forecasting, variations, procurement, subcontractor management and commercial risk.
- Coordinate clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Extensive hands-on experience delivering commercial & industrial BESS projects from design through to commissioning and energisation.
- Strong technical understanding of battery systems, BMS/inverters, system architecture, thermal management and battery safety.
- Experience managing DNSP connection and network approval processes for battery storage projects.
- Strong commercial and project management capability, including budgets, procurement, variations and risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects across different states.
- $170,000 + Super
- Remote/home-based working with flexibility across NSW, QLD or VIC
- Opportunity to work on the rapidly growing C&I battery storage market
- Exposure to technically complex BESS and renewable energy projects
- High level of ownership and autonomy across the project portfolio
- Regular travel to project sites with support from an experienced delivery team
If you have proven C&I BESS project delivery experience and are looking for an opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a renewable energy business, apply today or email your CV directly to louis@designandbuild.com.au.
