Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager: Substations & EPC

Phillip Riley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proven capability in construction and commissioning.

Based in Melbourne, you will manage EPC contractors, oversee HV substations and switchgear, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery. Will travel to sites 1–2 weeks per month.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with PMP certification.
• 10+ years in power, renewable energy or major electrical infra.
• Proven utility-scale delivery and construction experience across wind/solar/BESS.
• Strong understanding of HV substations, transformers and HV/MV systems.
• Experience managing contractors, schedules, budgets and variations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects from construction mobilisation to commissioning and handover.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering consultants and subcontractors.
• Oversee HV substations, transformers, HV/MV systems and balance of plant.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, variations and contractual matters.
• Drive construction readiness and resolve delivery challenges to maintain progress.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement, HSE and operations teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

An established renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Australia.

With a strong electrical engineering background and proven experience delivering major projects through construction and commissioning, you’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects from construction mobilisation through to commissioning, energisation and handover.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee HV substations, power transformers, HV/MV systems and associated electrical balance of plant.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, variations and contractual matters.
• Drive construction readiness, resolve delivery challenges and maintain project progress.
• Work closely with engineering, commercial, procurement, HSE and operations teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years’ relevant experience across power, renewable energy or major electrical infrastructure.
• Proven utility-scale project delivery and construction experience, ideally across wind, solar and/or BESS.
• Strong technical understanding of HV substations, power transformers, HV/MV systems and electrical balance of plant.
• Experience managing contractors, construction programmes, commissioning and energisation.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills, including variations, claims and contractor performance.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of Australian electrical, construction and network standards.
• PMP certification.

Experience across multiple renewable technologies, particularly BESS construction and commissioning, substations, power transformers and transmission infrastructure, will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

• Melbourne-based, full-time position.
• Regular travel to construction sites, typically around 1–2 weeks per month.

If you’re an electrically qualified Project Manager with a strong track record delivering utility-scale infrastructure projects, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply now or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity.