Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy

Mining,Resources & Energy

Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy

What will this job do to improve your life?
This position offers the opportunity to lead large-scale renewable energy projects that will shape the transition to cleaner power across regional NSW. You’ll take ownership of complex solar and battery projects from development through to commissioning, working with a high-performing team that values technical depth, autonomy, and tangible impact. For an ambitious Project Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role, this is a chance to build your profile in a business that’s growing fast with clear pathways to senior level roles as the company continues to expand its asset portfolio.

About the role
Reporting directly to the Head of Delivery, you’ll lead a team of four Project Managers delivering grid-connected renewable energy projects, many including battery energy storage systems. You’ll oversee delivery from early works through to commissioning, managing key interfaces across design, engineering, procurement, and DNSP stakeholders. You’ll also coach and develop emerging PMs while driving consistency and ownership across the portfolio.

Duties

  • Lead project delivery from development through to commissioning

  • Manage DNSP interactions, design deliverables, and project documentation

  • Oversee contracts, procurement, and engineering workflows

  • Mentor junior PMs and set project delivery standards across the team

Skills / Experience

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale solar or BESS projects (~5 MW or larger)

  • Strong technical understanding of power systems and network connection processes

  • Background with Essential Energy or similar DNSP preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate project teams

  • Engineering or project management qualifications advantageous

Benefits

  • Career progression into senior leadership roles

  • Take full ownership of projects
  • Exposure to new asset acquisitions and future projects across NSW

  • Competetive renumeration package with bonus

Company & Culture
Vinova are working with a leading renewable energy developer delivering solar, battery, and hybrid power projects across regional NSW. The business is expanding rapidly, with a strong pipeline and new assets under acquisition. You’ll join a collaborative, technically driven team where initiative and ownership are rewarded, and your impact will be visible across the business.


If you are interested in this position, please apply here or contact Luke on 0481246223 or for a confidential discussion.

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