Project Manager (BESS)

Morson Edge; Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Annual bonus

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from planning through to handover. You will own delivery, budgets and schedules while coordinating customers, contractors and internal teams across Australia.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and proven project delivery experience in renewables, preferably BESS, with strong commercial and contractual skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in engineering, management, or related field.
• Proven delivery of complex projects, preferably in renewables/BESS.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS projects from contract award through commissioning and handover.
• Drive project planning, feasibility, mobilisation and resource allocation.
• Manage budgets, schedules, quality and delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate customers, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Commercial/contractual

Multicultural teams

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

About the Role

An international energy storage business is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from the early commercial and planning stages through to installation, commissioning and final customer handover. Renewable delivery experience (particularly BESS) is preferred but not essential. They're open to candidates based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover
• Drive project planning, feasibility, mobilisation and resource allocation
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, quality and delivery outcomes
• Manage customers, contractors, suppliers and internal engineering teams
• Identify and resolve project risks, technical issues and delivery challenges
• Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory, safety and industry standards.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification
• Project delivery experience within renewables preferred, ideally BESS
• Proven experience delivering projects from planning through to commissioning
• Strong commercial, contractual and project delivery skills
• Confident managing customers, contractors and multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with international or multicultural teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Opportunity to enter the BESS delivery world
• Reputable company with excellent finances in place
• Flexibility on location; Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
• Competitive package; $170-200k + super + bonus