Regional BESS Project Manager – Renewables Lead

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

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.