Site Manager

Consolidated Power Projects; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave per year

16 weeks paid primary carer's leave +

6 weeks paid secondary carer's leave

Employer-funded income protection

Salary packaging benefits (novated Leа

Licence reimbursement

Travel allowances

Best-in-class leadership development

Employee referral program

EAP for wellbeing

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) is 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 for someone with experience delivering large-scale energy, electrical or infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will commence in January 2027, leading day-to-day site activities, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered

Qualifications

• Experienced Site Manager in HV, EPC and renewable energy environments.
• Strong safety leadership with ability to identify and control risks and maintain high quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams, subcontractors and suppliers while keeping project managers and stakeholders informed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.
• Maintain progress reporting, QA compliance and project documentation.
• Provide safety leadership and drive site compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers and client representatives to keep construction moving.

Skills

HV/EPC experience

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Job description

CPP is Australia’s leading provider of end-to-end substation solutions for utilities and the renewable energy sector. As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #157 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.

Specialising in both greenfield and brownfield projects, we have successfully delivered over 100 HV substations nationwide and we have connected more wind farms and battery storage systems (BESS) to the grid than any other provider.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

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

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

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