Site Manager - BESS Construction

Consolidated Power Projects Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

Carer leave 16 weeks

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging benefits

Income protection

Travel allowances

Training and certifications

Employee referral program up to $4,000

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) seeks 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 commence in early January 2027. You’ll lead day to day site activities, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and ensure the

Qualifications

• Experienced Site Manager ideally within HV, EPC and renewable energy environments.
• Strong safety leadership with ability to identify and control risks and maintain QA standards.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams, subcontractors and suppliers while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Electrical trade qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
• Manage workforce coordination, site meetings, progress reporting and project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and client representatives to maintain progress.

Skills

HV/EPC experience

Renewable energy

Electrical trade qualifications

Job description

Consolidated Power Projects Australia – Melbourne VIC

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.

Company 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
• 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

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