Project Manager

Symal; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20–30% uplift

LAFHA

Flexible rosters

Regional project exposure

Career path in renewables

Job summary

Symal Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project approximately two hours north of Adelaide, SA. The role involves directing a small team of engineers and coordinating with site supervision, the project leadership and broader Symal teams to ensure timely, safe delivery.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in major construction or infrastructure, a background in renewables or BESS, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in renewables, BESS, wind, transmission or utilities is highly regarded.
• Ability to lead engineering and site-based teams and manage programs, budgets and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the BESS project, including coordination of site supervision.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4–5 engineers and project personnel.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Drive safety, quality, cost and program performance and deliver commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain client relationships and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with broader Symal Renewables team and contribute to future projects.

Skills

Project Management

Renewables

BESS

Subcontractor management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Lead the delivery of a BESS project | Adelaide & Regional SA | Flexible FIFO/DIDO options | 20–30% project uplift + LAFHA

Build your career with Symal Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next opportunity in renewable energy?

Symal Infrastructure is growing its Renewables team and is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead the delivery of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project approximately two hours north of Adelaide.

This is more than a single project opportunity. Symal is building a strong national pipeline of project professionals who want to work across renewable energy, Wind and BESS projects in regional and remote locations throughout Australia.

If you enjoy the challenge of delivering complex projects, leading teams and working in environments where no two days are the same, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Project

You will take the lead on a BESS project valued at approximately $2 million, with an expected duration of 6–7 months.

You will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 4–5 engineers, coordinating site supervision and working closely with the broader Symal project and business leadership team to ensure successful delivery.

You'll have the autonomy to lead from the front, while being backed by an experienced wider business and strong technical support.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the BESS project.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4–5 engineers.
• Coordinate and support site supervisors and project personnel.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and key project stakeholders.
• Drive project performance across safety, quality, cost, program and delivery.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure project milestones and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Provide strong leadership across the project team.
• Work collaboratively with the broader Symal Renewables business.
• Contribute to the development of future Wind and BESS projects across Australia.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a proven Project Manager who can step into a regional renewable energy project and make an immediate impact.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in renewables, BESS, Wind, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure will be highly regarded.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead engineering and site-based teams.
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual awareness.
• Demonstrated experience managing project programs, budgets, risks and delivery outcomes.
• The ability to operate confidently in regional or remote project environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• A genuine willingness to work on regional and remote renewable energy projects.

Flexibility that works for you

We understand that the best people don't all live in Adelaide.

This opportunity can suit candidates from anywhere in Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and other major centres.

Depending on your location and project requirements, arrangements may include:

• DIDO from Adelaide
• FIFO from interstate
• Friday–Monday arrangements
• 10/4-style rosters
• Other project-specific arrangements

We will work with the right candidate to establish an arrangement that makes sense for both you and the project.

What's in it for you?

We're serious about attracting experienced people into regional renewable energy delivery.

You can expect:

• 20–30% project uplift above typical metropolitan salary relativities.
• Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) where applicable.
• Flexible roster options.
• The opportunity to lead a BESS project with Symal Infrastructure.
• Strong support from an experienced Renewables leadership team.
• Exposure to Australia's rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
• Opportunities to move onto future Wind and BESS projects across Australia.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within Symal's growing national renewables portfolio.

A career beyond one project

While this role has an immediate requirement in regional South Australia, we're looking beyond the next 6–7 months.

Symal Infrastructure's Renewables business is continuing to build its pipeline across Wind, BESS and associated energy infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

We're looking for people who genuinely enjoy regional and remote project delivery and want to build a career around the renewable energy sector.

Your next project could take you somewhere completely different.

Diversity matters

Symal is committed to building a diverse and inclusive project workforce and strongly encourages female Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers to apply.

Ready to make your mark with Symal?

We are also building our broader talent pipeline for upcoming Wind and BESS opportunities across Australia, so if your experience is aligned with renewable energy project delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

Symal acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.