Project Manager - HV Infrastructure & Renewable Energy
Hays Australia
Job Description
Your new company
Our client is a leading Australian EPC contractor specialising in high-voltage infrastructure, grid connections, and large-scale renewable energy projects. With a strong track record delivering utility-scale substations, BESS, and hybrid energy systems, they partner with Tier 1 asset owners and utilities to deliver complex, technically challenging projects across Australia. The business is known for delivering high-quality, low-risk and cost-effective solutions in the rapidly evolving energy transition space.
Your new role
As Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of high-voltage and renewable energy infrastructure projects, with a focus on substations, grid connections, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
You will be responsible for:
- Managing the full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning and handover
- Leading multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and suppliers
- Ensuring delivery against key metrics including safety, cost, time, and quality
- Managing client relationships with utilities, developers, and investors
- Overseeing procurement, contract management, and commercial performance
- Driving risk management, compliance, and governance across all project phases
- Supporting continuous improvement and innovation across delivery processes
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electrical infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering HV substations, grid connections, or BESS projects
- Strong understanding of the Australian utility and renewable energy market
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and complex stakeholder environments
- Solid commercial acumen, including budgeting and contract administration
- Experience working within EPC organisations
- Leadership capability to manage teams and drive delivery outcomes
- Relevant engineering qualification (Electrical preferred)
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy transition projects
- Join a growing, agile EPC contractor with strong leadership and pipeline
- Exposure to major clients across utilities and renewables
- Competitive salary package and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative, high-performing team environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you would like more information prior to applying, please email connor.williams@hays.com.au
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