Senior Project Director - Utility-Scale BESS Delivery

Sirius People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius People is seeking a Project Director / Senior Project Manager (BESS) in Melbourne to lead two major utility-scale battery storage projects (VIC and NSW). You will drive end-to-end development through COD, oversee two Project Managers, and manage major procurement and stakeholder relationships.

The role requires a strong background in renewable energy delivery, a track record with BESS projects, and a leadership style that motivates multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Background in renewable energy development or IPP with relevant experience.
• Hands-on delivery of at least one utility-scale BESS project from late-stage development to COD.
• Minimum 10 years in project delivery/management, with applicable degree.
• Demonstrated leadership of Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deep commercial acumen with procurement/contract negotiation experience (EPC, OEM, BOP, O&M).
• Track record in schedule management, budgeting, risk mitigation and lender due diligence.
• Commitment to HSE standards, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take full end-to-end accountability for two major BESS projects (VIC and NSW).
• Line-manage two dedicated Project Managers and drive project execution.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships and safety, quality, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee procurement, contracting, and regulatory/commercial interfaces with legal teams.

Skills

BESS expertise

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Procurement management

Project delivery

HSE compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Sirius People is seeking a Project Director / Senior Project Manager (BESS) in Melbourne to lead two major utility-scale battery storage projects (VIC and NSW). You will drive end-to-end development through COD, oversee two Project Managers, and manage major procurement and stakeholder relationships.

The role requires a strong background in renewable energy delivery, a track record with BESS projects, and a leadership style that motivates multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality,