An established renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia.

With a solid electrical engineering background and proven experience delivering major projects through construction and commissioning, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The Role

- Lead the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects from construction mobilisation through to commissioning, energisation and handover.
- Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering consultants and specialist subcontractors.
- Oversee HV substations, power transformers, HV/MV systems and associated electrical balance of plant.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning activities.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, variations and contractual matters.
- Drive construction readiness, resolve delivery challenges and maintain project progress.
- Work closely with engineering, commercial, procurement, HSE and operations teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

About You

- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.




- 10+ years' relevant experience across power, renewable energy or major electrical infrastructure.
- Proven utility-scale project delivery and construction experience, ideally across wind, solar and/or BESS.
- Strong technical understanding of HV substations, power transformers, HV/MV systems and electrical balance of plant.
- Experience managing contractors, construction programmes, commissioning and energisation.
- Strong commercial and contract management skills, including variations, claims and contractor performance.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of Australian electrical, construction and network standards.
- PMP certification.

Experience across multiple renewable technologies, particularly BESS construction and commissioning, substations, power transformers and transmission infrastructure, will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

- Melbourne-based, full-time position.
- Regular travel to construction sites, typically around 1-2 weeks per month.

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📌 Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Phillip Riley
📍 Melbourne