BESS Site Manager — On‑Site Construction Lead (HV)

Fluence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid work arrangements

Inclusive paid parental leave

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Site Manager to lead the construction of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Australia. You will drive on-site delivery, manage risks, and ensure safety, quality and schedule meet contract requirements across one or more projects.

You will report to the Senior Construction Manager and coordinate with project teams, clients and subcontractors, delivering on-time and on-budget outcomes in a dynamic energy storage environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing High Voltage Electrical Projects over $200 million.
• Experience with Tier 1 organisations; exposure to AGL projects is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving ability.
• Proven interpersonal skills and leadership to grow a project team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in construction planning and interface with site teams.
• Coordinate on-site activities for BESS installation, earth works, mechanical and cabling works.
• Collaborate with commissioning to handover construction activities.
• Provide daily feedback on progress and weekly reports to project leadership.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are followed and promoted.
• Familiarise with Fluence BESS equipment manuals and procedures.
• Meet contractual obligations and communicate with stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Oversee site staff and subcontractors to maintain safety, quality and schedule.
• Evaluate construction methods for cost-effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Respond to on-site conditions, delays or emergencies; provide site coverage as needed.

Skills

HV project management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fluence is seeking a Site Manager to lead the construction of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Australia. You will drive on-site delivery, manage risks, and ensure safety, quality and schedule meet contract requirements across one or more projects.

You will report to the Senior Construction Manager and coordinate with project teams, clients and subcontractors, delivering on-time and on-budget outcomes in a dynamic energy storage environment.