Project Manager

Symal Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO from Adelaide

FIFO from interstate

Flexible project rosters

Friday–Monday arrangements

10/4-style rosters

Other project-specific arrangements

LAFHA

Job summary

Symal Infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager to lead a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project about two hours north of Adelaide. You will head a small team of engineers, coordinate site supervision, and ensure delivery on time, within budget and to safety standards.

This role offers flexible FIFO/DIDO options and a strong national renewables pipeline, with leadership backing and clear career progression across wind and BESS projects throughout Australia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in renewables, BESS, wind, transmission or major infra.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead engineering and site-based teams.
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual awareness.
• Willingness to work on regional and remote projects in Australia.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Renewables

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractual awareness

Budget management

Regional/remote delivery

Communication skills

Solutions-focused

Subcontractor management

Job description

Project Manager – Renewables

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
• Flexible project rosters
• Friday–Monday arrangements
• 10/4-style rosters
• Other project-specific arrangements

What's in it for you?

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

• 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.