Solar / BESS Project Manager (Australia & New Zealand) 

INTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Project Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions. With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 200 projects and achieved an installed and secured capacity of 5 GW. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Azerbaijan, Romania, Mauritius, Mauritania, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with plans for further expansion.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Solar / BESS Project Manager (Australia & New Zealand) to lead the successful delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Australia and New Zealand. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full EPC project lifecycle, from project initiation through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project close-out. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and extensive experience delivering large-scale renewable energy projects while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of utility-scale solar PV and BESS EPC projects in Australia, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate project activities between the Madrid office and Australian project sites.
• Manage construction activities through site teams, Construction Managers, and subcontractors.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, HSEQ, commercial, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review EPC contracts and technical documentation to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, validate progress reports, and approve payment milestones.
• Ensure effective site logistics, including temporary facilities, utilities, communications, and operational readiness.
• Prepare regular progress reports and provide accurate project updates to clients and senior management.
• Act as the primary client interface throughout the construction and commissioning phases.
• Lead quality assurance activities, customer inspections, audits, and compliance processes.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and proactively resolve commercial and operational issues.
• Manage project close-out, final documentation, commissioning, testing, and handover to the Operations & Maintenance team.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement across the global project organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in EPC construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering utility-scale solar PV projects; BESS experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution, construction methodologies, and commercial project management.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and international stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contract management, including EPC, subcontract, and client-facing agreements.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of construction quality standards, HSEQ requirements, and project controls.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic international environment and manage geographically dispersed teams.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel extensively and undertake long-term project assignments in Australia.

What We Offer

• Exposure to international EPC and BESS projects within a rapidly growing global organization.
• A multicultural and collaborative working environment.
• International career development opportunities across INTEC’s global operations.
• Competitive remuneration and expatriate support for project assignments in Australia.