North Sydney | Hybrid working
12-month fixed-term contract
$80 to $90 per hour plus leave accrual
people2people are partnering with a global renewable energy organisation to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a busy portfolio of utility-scale solar, BESS and power conversion projects.
This role is suited to someone who has already worked within utility-scale renewable energy and can take ownership of complex projects with minimal training. You will manage projects from contract handover through delivery, commissioning and closeout, acting as the primary contact between customers, local teams and international stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Manage utility-scale solar, BESS and power conversion projects from contract award through to completion
Lead internal and external project kick-off meetings
Review contracts and identify key risks, obligations, milestones and deliverables
Monitor equipment manufacturing, procurement, deliveries, payments and project documentationConfirm technical specifications and services align with contractual commitments
Manage contract variations, scope changes and commercial impacts
Identify potential cost or schedule slippage and develop mitigation strategies
Provide clear project updates to customers, senior stakeholders and global teams
Coordinate across Engineering, Commercial, Sales, Service, Operations and Logistics
Maintain strong customer relationships and manage escalations or difficult conversations
About You




Demonstrated Project Management experience within
utility-scale solar, BESS, power generation or renewable energy
Proven experience managing projects from contract handover through delivery, commissioning and closeout
Strong contract administration experience, including variations, milestones, risk management and reporting
Technical understanding of solar inverters, battery systems, grid-connected infrastructure or power conversion systems
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
Strong customer and stakeholder management capability
Confident communicating with technical, commercial and senior stakeholders
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple complex projects concurrently
Able to step into an active project portfolio and operate effectively with limited training
The Prospect
Competitive rate of $80 to $90 per hour, depending on experience
Leave accrual throughout the 12-month assignment
Hybrid arrangement with three days in the North Sydney office and two days from home (after training)
Work with a global renewable energy business and international teams
Exposure to major utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia
Occasional domestic site travel
This role requires genuine utility-scale project experience. Candidates coming solely from residential or smaller commercial solar projects are unlikely to be suitable.
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📌 Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 People2People
📍 Sydney