Senior Project Manager, Australia

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Department: Delivery ANZ

Location: Sydney Australia

Reporting to: Head of Project Management - ANZ

About Lightsource bp

We are Lightsource bp and were on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade weve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable reliable large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What Youll do (the role)

Summary

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible to manage projects through the delivery phase to completion and handover to operations in Australian and New Zealand and support projects in development to reach financial closeDuties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are built safely and in accordance with LSBP and HSE requirements of the relevant country of project delivery
• Manage all construction aspects of Renewable Energy projects from early work through to commissioning and completion.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with the Australian and New Zealand teams and at global level to support business development.
• Construction reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivery of best practice PM systems and controls.
• Provide input into LSbp Tendering and contracts team to select the optimum EPC and Network Service Provider (NSP) contractors from RFP to contractual negotiations and final selection.
• Securing strong interaction between both business development and assets management departments.
• Prepare budget and time schedule of the project and ensure the project is built in accordance with the same.
• Ensure all projects comply with the requirements of the applicable permits and contracts.
• Managing project handover from construction to operations ensuring early

Who were looking for

Knowledge

• It is desirable to have 5 years of prior experience of the renewable energy & construction industry ideally from either an EPC NSP or similar company to Lightsource bp
• Knowledge and understanding of the constraints affecting the Renewable Energy industry in Australia and New Zealand.
• Project Management experience in Renewable Energy plants connected to both MV and HV networks.
• Knowledge of fundamental project management systems and procedures in the construction industry
• Full driving license.

Qualifications

• Construction related formal qualifications in project management
• Ideally an engineering degree or related discipline as background.

Experience

• Previous experience in the Renewable Energy sector & project management is essential.
• Experience of managing construction of utility scale Renewable Energy projects i.e. larger than 50MW.
• Experience working for projects built by EPC Contractors who have built Renewable Energy projects across the globe will be preferred.
• Successful track record in project delivery and managing various stakeholders.
• Strong relationship with EPCs and related contractors.
• Strong relationship with NSPs across design and construction.

Why youll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Strong contract management skills.
• Highly process and detail oriented.
• Professional and diligent manner with a flexible attitude.
• Ability to communicate and report clearly and effectively and present across all levels of the business.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience and the ability to influence outcomes.
• Proven ability to build and lead a high performing multidisciplinary project team.
• Proficient in standard suite of Microsoft products as well as project management tools.

Why youll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus retention bank health insurance pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp theres a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety Integrity Respect Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

Youll Want to Stay with us

At Lightsource bp youll work within agile cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In todays fast-changing world a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field so you can not only keep pace with change but confidently shape a brighter future.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills
Business Development,Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,PMBOK,Waterfall,Wastewater,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,Contracts
Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1