Site Manager

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

Competitive hourly rates

16 weeks paid primary carer’s leave

4 weeks annual leave per year

Employer-funded income protection

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the construction delivery of a major battery energy storage system project in Melbourne's western suburbs. You will oversee day-to-day site activities, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers and client representatives to keep construction moving and address issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager in HV, EPC or renewable energy projects.
• Strong safety leadership and risk management abilities.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams, subcontractors and suppliers while keeping stakeholders informed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day site activities for a major BESS project.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to deliver safely and on quality standards.
• Manage workforce coordination, site meetings and progress reporting.
• Ensure QA compliance and safety leadership on site.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and client representatives to keep construction moving.

Skills

Site management experience

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Education

Electrical trade qualifications

Job description

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead construction delivery for a major battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Melbourne's western suburbs. This is a key site leadership role, suited to someone with experience delivering large-scale energy, electrical or infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will be looking to commence in early January 2027. You'll lead day to day site activities, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and ensure the works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities will include workforce and contractor coordination, site meetings, progress reporting, project documentation, QA compliance and safety leadership.

You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers and client representatives to keep construction activities moving and resolve issues as they arise. This is an opportunity to play a hands on role in delivering a major energy storage project and contribute to CPP's growing Victorian project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experienced Site Manager ideally within HV, EPC and renewable energy environments
• Strong safety leadership, with the ability to identify and control critical risks, manage site compliance and maintain high quality standards
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams, subcontractors and suppliers while keeping project managers and stakeholders well informed
• Electrical trade qualifications

Additional Information

At CPP, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in, nurturing, and developing your talent, ensuring you have the resources and support to reach your full potential. With a strong history of providing clear career progression, we promote from within, offering pathways from Electrician, to Leading Hand, to Site Manager and beyond.

• 13% superannuation, 1% above the Superannuation Guarantee
• Highly competitive hourly rates
• 16 weeks paid primary carer's leave and 6 weeks paid secondary carer's leave
• Four weeks annual leave per year
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave each year
• Generous site and travel allowances plus employer-funded income protection, as per our Enterprise Agreement
• Enjoy a range of salary packaging benefits, including novated leases
• Reimbursement of occupational licences required for your role
• Travel to site on work time, so you're well rested between shifts
• Access to a best in class leadership development program, and paid training to obtain the certifications your role requires
• Employee referral program paying up to $4,000
• Benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family - physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Equal Opportunity

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.