THE ROLE The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for both the project engineering and project management of assigned commercial solar projects, providing single-point accountability from technical definition and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. The role combines strong engineering judgement with disciplined project delivery to achieve protected, compliant, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

The role will ordinarily carry end-to-end responsibility for projects. From time to time, the role may also act as the dedicated Project Engineer or Project Manager where experience is required, take on focused engineering or delivery assignments, mentor engineers, and coordinate monthly engineering training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Safety: Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across engineering and project delivery, embedding safe design, procurement, construction, commissioning and site-work practices.
- Financial and commercial: Own project budget oversight, forecasting and cost control; coordinate procurement and logistics; manage commercial risks, variations and supplier performance.
- Delivery: Lead or complete site plans, single line diagrams, inverter/monitoring/protection schematics and string configurations; manage projects from handover through design, approvals, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out; coordinate grid applications, structural assessments and council approvals.
- Stakeholder management: Manage schedules, resources, contractors, clients and internal stakeholders to meet agreed milestones; maintain complete project and engineering records and handover documentation.
- Quality:



Ensure engineering designs and project execution meet company standards, Australian Standards and industry best practice; provide technical oversight of photovoltaic system design, installation, commissioning and monitoring.
- People and capability: Mentor, coach and provide technical guidance to engineers; organise and deliver monthly engineering training sessions; act as a conduit to the Engineering Lead for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Compliance: Ensure designs and projects comply with applicable legislation, codes and standards, including AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 4777 and AS/NZS 3000; maintain required internal controls and documentation standards.
- Reporting: Provide regular, accurate updates on project progress, budget, risks and key decisions; track milestones and performance, escalate issues early and capture lessons learned.

SKILLS REQUIRED
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical and photovoltaic systems, including rooftop and ground-mount solar.
- Sound working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards.
- Proven project management experience across complex commercial and MW-scale projects.
- Ability to take end-to-end accountability and move confidently between engineering and delivery priorities.
- Strong problem-solving, commercial judgement, planning and decision-making skills.
- Experience mentoring engineers, facilitating learning and translating technical knowledge into practical guidance.
- Excellent stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.

NEXT STEPS If you have a background in commercial or utility-scale solar project engineering and delivery, please apply now or call Joel on 0466 697 913 to further discuss.

📌 Engineering Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Sydney