Site Manager

Consolidated Power Projects; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

1% above SG

Competitive hourly rates

16 weeks paid primary carer’s leave

6 weeks paid secondary carer’s leave

4 weeks annual leave

Up to four additional weeks of annual/

Travel allowances

Employer-funded income protection

Salary packaging (novated leases)

Reimbursement of occupational licences

Travel to site on work time

Leadership development program

Paid training to obtain required certs

Employee referral program up to $4,000

Discounts program with 400+ retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a major battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Melbourne’s western suburbs. You will lead day-to-day site activities with subcontractors, manage safety, quality and progress reporting, and coordinate with project managers and clients to keep works moving.

The role offers a hands-on leadership position on a landmark energy storage project and a pathway within CPP’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers and client representatives to keep construction activities moving and resolve issues as they arise.
• Provide governance through workforce coordination, site meetings, progress reporting, QA compliance and safety leadership.

Skills

HV/EPC leadership

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.