BESS Site Lead - HV Construction

Fluence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid)

Parental leave

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a driven Site Manager to lead the construction of large-scale BESS projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while minimizing risk. You will work on one or more projects, report to the Snr Construction Manager/Director, and maintain a strong safety culture on site.

The role involves coordinating earthworks, civil works, electrical cabling, and pre-commissioning activities, with a 12-month contract. Strong communication and collaboration with project teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high voltage electrical projects over $200M.
• Prior exposure to Tier 1 organisations and ideally AGL projects.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and project tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead and grow a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in construction planning for site teams to minimize risk and drive performance.
• Coordinate on-site construction activities for BESS installation from earthworks to pre-commissioning and punch list close-out.
• Collaborate with commissioning team for smooth handover to commissioning activities.
• Report progress to Fluence Project Manager with regular updates.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards across the site.
• Familiarise with Fluence BESS equipment manuals and procedures.
• Communicate with client teams and internal stakeholders to meet contractual obligations.
• Oversee site staff and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and schedule.

Skills

HV project experience

Site management

Stakeholder liaison

MS Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Fluence is seeking a driven Site Manager to lead the construction of large-scale BESS projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while minimizing risk. You will work on one or more projects, report to the Snr Construction Manager/Director, and maintain a strong safety culture on site.

The role involves coordinating earthworks, civil works, electrical cabling, and pre-commissioning activities, with a 12-month contract. Strong communication and collaboration with project teams are essential.